How to sign
You're Welcome in ASL
'You're welcome' is the WELCOME sign, an open hand sweeping in toward your body, often with a small nod. Some signers use a flat hand that opens out from the chin instead.
- Phrase
- One hand
- First Signs
- ASL Phrases
How to sign you're welcome
- 1
Hold an open hand out to the side, palm up.
- 2
Sweep it in toward your waist in one smooth motion.
- 3
Add a nod. Done.
Common mistakes
- Overthinking it. A quick WELCOME with a nod is all most people use.
Questions about “You're Welcome”
Not really. The same sign serves both. Context and the nod make it a reply.
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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