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How To Sign YES
in American Sign Language.
ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "YES" in American Sign Language (ASL), make a fist with your dominant hand and nod it forward and down, mimicking the natural head nod for agreement.
📖 Word definition
Used to give an affirmative answer or reply; expressing agreement, consent, or confirmation.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide

  1. Hand Shape: Dominant hand in "S" handshape (closed fist with thumb on side).
  2. Starting Position: Fist held upright at shoulder level in neutral space.
  3. Movement: Nod the fist forward and down in a deliberate motion.
  4. Path: Small arc movement mimicking a head nod gesture.
  5. Hand Orientation: Knuckles face forward, thumb remains on the side.
  6. Facial Expression: Positive, agreeable expression with slight nod of actual head.

⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid

❌ Open hand: Use closed fist, not open palm or fingers.

❌ Side to side: Move forward and down, not sideways motion.

❌ Too big movement: Keep the nod small and controlled like natural head nod.

❌ Wrong location: Sign in neutral space, not too high or too low.

💬 Common Sentence Examples

"Yes, I agree."
How to sign: Sign "yes" (fist nod forward) → sign "I" (point to self) → sign "agree" (index fingers touch, then both hands move to same level).
"Yes, that's correct."
How to sign: Sign "yes" → sign "that" (point to object/concept) → sign "correct" (index fingers form X, then separate to show rightness).
"Yes, please help me."
How to sign: Sign "yes" → sign "please" (flat hand circles on chest) → sign "help" (fist on flat palm, lift together) → sign "me" (point to self).