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]
Notes:
Notes:
Where this sign is taught:
Taught in Lesson 11.Reviewed in lessons: 12, 19, 20, 26, 37, 39
Practice sentences using this sign:
YOU LIKE MEET NEW PEOPLE YOU? (Do you like to meet new people?)PEOPLE YOU LIKE WHAT-KIND? (What type of people do you like?)
YOU THINK LIFE FAIR ALL PEOPLE? (Do you think life is fair for all people?)
PEOPLE GO CHURCH, WHICH DAY? (On which day do people go to church.)
YOU LIKE FOOL PEOPLE? (Do you like to fool people?)
OLD PEOPLE WEAK? (Are old people weak?)
PEOPLE NAME, FORGET EASY YOU?
SOME PEOPLE STEAL, WHY?
PEOPLE CAN BECOME STRONG, HOW?
PEOPLE THEMSELVES HOME-WITHOUT, YOU SYMPATHY?