To sign "hai" (hi), raise your dominant hand to about shoulder or head height with your palm facing forward. Keep your fingers together and pointing upward. Give a small, friendly wave by moving your hand slightly side-to-side from the wrist.
Start with the casual, friendly wave for "hai," then smoothly transition into signing "how are you" while maintaining a welcoming facial expression and slightly furrowing your eyebrows for the question.
Give a quick, cheerful wave for "hai," followed by the signs for "nice" and "meet you." Make sure to keep a warm smile throughout the greeting to show your enthusiasm.
Use a slightly surprised but happy facial expression while waving for "hai." Then, point to yourself and sign "didn't see" to complete the casual, conversational thought.
Start with the casual, friendly wave for "hai," then smoothly transition into signing "how are you" while maintaining a welcoming facial expression and slightly furrowing your eyebrows for the question.
Give a quick, cheerful wave for "hai," followed by the signs for "nice" and "meet you." Make sure to keep a warm smile throughout the greeting to show your enthusiasm.
Use a slightly surprised but happy facial expression while waving for "hai." Then, point to yourself and sign "didn't see" to complete the casual, conversational thought.
Yes! "Hello" is often signed a bit more formally by bringing the hand from the side of the forehead outward, similar to a crisp salute. "Hai" or "hi" is usually just a casual, relaxed wave, exactly as shown in the video.
Not at all! You should always use your dominant hand for one-handed signs. If you are left-handed, simply raise your left hand and give a friendly wave. Consistency with your dominant hand is key.
While the waving motion is very similar, saying "goodbye" usually involves a slightly different style of wave. Goodbye is often signed by flapping the fingers down toward the palm repeatedly, whereas "hai" is a side-to-side wave.
