The sign "NO" can use either a polite double motion or a more firm or definite
single motion. It is also directional in nature--meaning, if I hold my
hand off to my right and I point the palm toward myself while doing the sign,
it can mean "He told me no."
A firm, solid "no" as in a command. Uses one motion.
Another variation of no uses a double motion and a negative headshake.
s/he-told-me-NO.
Is done similar to the normal sign for "no" except that it starts off toward
the right and moves in toward your body.
Notes:
Some signs like NO have a spectrum of meaning with nuances in meaning that
can be expressed via changes in the sign. If NO is done with a single
forceful movement it becomes "NO!" If done gently three times using a small
movement and a caring but sorry facial expression it means "no, no, no" as
if telling a baby in the nicest way possible that a certain behavior is not
desirable. If done twice with a typical (fairly small but obvious) negative
head shake the sign NO is generally considered considered to be the "normal"
version (or the "dictionary" / "unmarked" version of the sign).
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