Clasp your hands together in front of your chest, with your fingers overlapping as if you are shaking your own hand. Gently shake your clasped hands back and forth a couple of times. Because this is a highly celebratory sign, make sure to smile brightly and show genuine excitement on your face to match the joyful meaning of the word!
To sign this, start with an enthusiastic 'congratulations' using the clasped hands motion. Then, sign 'new' by scooping one hand over the other, and 'job' by tapping your fists together. Keep your expression bright!
Begin by pointing to the person to establish who you are talking to, then sign 'graduate' by tossing an imaginary tassel or using the formal 'G' handshape motion. Finish with a big, joyful 'congratulations.'
Direct your 'congratulations' sign toward the group you are addressing. Follow this up by signing 'win' (grabbing an imaginary prize in the air) and 'team' (using 'T' handshapes circling outward and coming together).
To sign this, start with an enthusiastic 'congratulations' using the clasped hands motion. Then, sign 'new' by scooping one hand over the other, and 'job' by tapping your fists together. Keep your expression bright!
Begin by pointing to the person to establish who you are talking to, then sign 'graduate' by tossing an imaginary tassel or using the formal 'G' handshape motion. Finish with a big, joyful 'congratulations.'
Direct your 'congratulations' sign toward the group you are addressing. Follow this up by signing 'win' (grabbing an imaginary prize in the air) and 'team' (using 'T' handshapes circling outward and coming together).
Yes, absolutely! Fingerspelling C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S is a very common, quick, and casual way to congratulate someone in the Deaf community. It is frequently used among friends or in informal settings, while the clasped-hands sign can be used for both formal and informal celebrations.
No, there isn't a strict rule for the number of shakes. Generally, shaking your clasped hands back and forth two or three times is perfect. If you are extremely excited, you might shake them a bit more vigorously or for a slightly longer duration to emphasize your joy.
While the sentiments are closely related, 'good job' has its own specific signs (like signing 'good' followed by 'work' or 'job'). The sign for 'congratulations' is typically reserved for major milestones and achievements, such as graduations, weddings, having a baby, or landing a brand-new job.
