How to Sign “Please” in ASL

To sign please in ASL, place your flat dominant hand on the center of your chest, palm against you. Rub it in small circles a couple of times. Keep it to one hand: with two hands, the same circles mean enjoy instead.

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How to sign it

  1. Handshape: a flat hand with the fingers together.

  2. Location: the center of your chest.

  3. Movement: rub the hand in small circles, about two times.

  4. Palm orientation: the palm rests flat against your chest.

Use it in a sentence

WATER, PLEASE

Water, please.

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