ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "SELL" in American Sign Language (ASL), hold both hands in flat "O" handshapes at chest level, then move them forward and down while opening to flat hands, representing the action of offering or presenting items for sale.
📖 Word definition
To give or hand over something in exchange for money; to offer goods or services for purchase.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Both hands start in flat "O" handshape (fingertips touching thumb), then open to flat hands.
- Starting Position: Hands at chest level, about shoulder-width apart.
- Movement: Move both hands forward and slightly downward simultaneously.
- Path: Smooth forward motion while transitioning from closed to open handshape.
- Hand Orientation: Palms face down throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Neutral to slightly positive, showing offering or presenting.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Wrong handshape: Use flat "O" to flat hands, not fists or other shapes.
❌ Upward movement: Move forward and down, not up or sideways.
❌ One hand only: Both hands must move together symmetrically.
❌ No opening: Must transition from closed to open handshape during movement.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"I sell cars."
How to sign: Point to self ("I") → sign "sell" (flat O hands forward and open) → sign "car" (hands grip steering wheel and turn).
"The store sells books."
How to sign: Sign "store" (flat hands swing out from body) → sign "sell" → sign "book" (palms together, then open like a book).
"She sells flowers."
How to sign: Point to her ("she") → sign "sell" → sign "flower" (fingertips touch nose, then move to other nostril).