How to sign
Nice To See You in ASL
'Nice to see you' is NICE then SEE then a point to YOU. Use it with people you already know; 'nice to meet you' is for first meetings.
- Phrase
- Two hands
- Quick Replies
- ASL Phrases
How to sign nice to see you
- 1
Sign NICE: dominant palm slides across the other palm.
- 2
Sign SEE: V handshape at the eyes moving forward.
- 3
Point to the person for YOU with a warm face.
Common mistakes
- Using it on a first meeting. That's NICE-TO-MEET-YOU.
Questions about “Nice To See You”
"Nice To See You" is signed as a single unit in ASL rather than word-for-word from English.
Guide
Basic Phrases
The first phrases you actually use in a signed conversation: introductions, asking for help, saying you are learning, and keeping things polite. Real video for each one.
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