How to sign
Nice To Meet You in ASL
'Nice to meet you' is NICE flowing into MEET, usually with a nod toward the person. Two signs, one motion.
- Phrase
- Two hands
- First Signs
- ASL Phrases
How to sign nice to meet you
- 1
Sign NICE: slide your flat dominant hand across your flat non-dominant palm.
- 2
Flow straight into MEET: two upright index fingers coming together.
- 3
Add a small nod and a warm face. Many signers also add a point to YOU at the end.
Common mistakes
- Pausing between NICE and MEET. Sign it as one phrase.
- Signing it with a flat expression. A warm face is part of the sign.
Questions about “Nice To Meet You”
It's optional. NICE MEET with eye contact already means 'nice to meet you.' Adding a point to the person is common and a little more complete.
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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