To sign 'glad', form an open, flat handshape with your dominant hand and face your palm toward your chest. Lightly brush your hand upward against your chest in a small, repeating motion. Be sure to include a warm smile to match the positive meaning of the word!
Point to yourself, sign 'glad' by brushing your open hand up your chest, and then sign 'meet you' by bringing your index fingers together.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'glad' with a clear smile, and then sign 'good' and 'news'.
Point to the person you are asking, sign 'glad', and make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Point to yourself, sign 'glad' by brushing your open hand up your chest, and then sign 'meet you' by bringing your index fingers together.
Point to the person you are talking about, sign 'glad' with a clear smile, and then sign 'good' and 'news'.
Point to the person you are asking, sign 'glad', and make sure to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly to indicate a yes/no question.
Yes, 'glad' and 'happy' are essentially the same sign. While 'happy' is very often signed with both hands brushing up the chest, using just your dominant hand is perfectly acceptable for both words and is frequently used for 'glad'.
Yes, your palm or the inside of your fingers should lightly make contact with your chest as your hand brushes upward. It shouldn't be a hard tap, just a gentle sweep.
It is best practice to use your dominant hand for one-handed signs. If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand. This keeps your signing consistent and easy to read.
