How to sign
Nice in ASL
Nice slides a flat dominant hand across the palm of the other hand, like smoothing a surface. It's also the first half of 'nice to meet you.'
- Single sign
- Two hands
- Handshape: Flat B hands
- In front of body
- First Signs
How to sign nice
- 1
Hold your non-dominant hand flat, palm up.
- 2
Place your dominant hand flat, palm down, on top near your wrist.
- 3
Slide it smoothly out toward the fingertips.
Common mistakes
- Sliding back and forth. It's one smooth slide outward.
Questions about “Nice”
Yes. This clip shows the common ASL sign for nice. Like spoken languages, ASL has regional variation, so you may see small differences from signer to signer.
Guide
Greetings
How to say hello, goodbye, good morning, and nice to meet you in ASL, plus the etiquette of getting someone's attention before you sign.
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