ASL LOVE
🤟 How to sign
To sign "YOU'RE WELCOME" in American Sign Language (ASL), use your dominant hand in a flat handshape, starting at your chin and moving outward toward the person you're addressing in a graceful arc motion.
📖 Word definition
A polite expression used in response to someone's thanks, indicating that their gratitude is acknowledged and that you were happy to help.
🎯 Detailed Hand Movement Guide
- Hand Shape: Dominant hand in flat handshape with fingers together and extended.
- Starting Position: Hand positioned near your chin or lower face area.
- Movement: Move hand outward in a smooth arc toward the person you're addressing.
- Path: Create a graceful arc motion from chin outward and slightly downward.
- Hand Orientation: Palm faces outward toward the recipient throughout the movement.
- Facial Expression: Warm, friendly smile showing genuine pleasure in helping.
⚠️ Common Mistakes & What to Avoid
❌ Stiff movement: Use smooth, graceful arc motion, not rigid straight line.
❌ Wrong starting position: Start at chin level, not forehead or chest.
❌ Closed hand: Keep fingers extended and together in flat handshape.
❌ No facial expression: Always include warm smile to convey sincerity.
💬 Common Sentence Examples
"Thank you for helping me. You're welcome!"
How to sign: Sign "thank you" (fingertips to chin, move forward) → sign "for" → sign "help" (fist on flat palm, lift together) → sign "me" (point to self) → sign "you're welcome" (flat hand from chin outward).
"I appreciate your kindness. You're welcome, anytime!"
How to sign: Sign "appreciate" (middle finger to chest, circular motion) → sign "your" (point forward) → sign "kind" (K hand circles around flat hand) → sign "you're welcome" → sign "anytime" (A hand taps flat palm repeatedly).
"Thanks for the gift. You're welcome, friend!"
How to sign: Sign "thanks" (fingertips to chin forward) → sign "for" → sign "gift" (X hands move forward) → sign "you're welcome" → sign "friend" (index fingers hook together twice).