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PEOPLE: The American Sign Language (ASL) sign for "people"
The sign for "people" is done three or more different ways.
(Pity the poor unsuspecting ASL student--especially those taking a class from a "my way is the right way" type of instructor).
I personally use forward alternating rotational movement (as if pedaling a bicycle forward).
Many of my friends and associates also use a forward rotational movement.
Some of my friends and associates use a backward rotational movement.
A few use an up and down alternating movement.
PEOPLE:
Sample sentence: PEOPLE YOU LIKE WHAT-KIND?
PERSON / agent / "one who does" (singular)
This sign, in general, means "person." It can be used to mean "one who does something." For example, when used with teach, (TEACH + PERSON) it means "teacher."
PERSON:
Note: It is also very common to see "PERSON" initialized with "P" handshapes.
PEOPLE-[international version]
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