To sign 'hi', raise your dominant hand to about shoulder height with your palm facing forward and your fingers extended. Give a small, friendly wave by moving your hand slightly side to side. This sign looks exactly like the natural waving gesture used to greet someone.
Start by signing 'hi' with a friendly wave, then point to the person and sign 'how are you' while maintaining a welcoming facial expression.
Begin with a cheerful 'hi' wave, then sign 'my' and 'name' before fingerspelling your name.
Use a casual 'hi' wave to express the simple, friendly greeting in this sentence.
Start by signing 'hi' with a friendly wave, then point to the person and sign 'how are you' while maintaining a welcoming facial expression.
Begin with a cheerful 'hi' wave, then sign 'my' and 'name' before fingerspelling your name.
Use a casual 'hi' wave to express the simple, friendly greeting in this sentence.
'Hi' is typically signed as a casual wave, just like the one described here. 'Hello' is often signed by bringing the hand from the forehead outward, similar to a salute. Both are correct and widely used!
No, you should use your dominant hand. If you are naturally left-handed, simply raise and wave your left hand instead.
Yes, it is very common and encouraged to naturally mouth the word 'hi' while waving. This helps make your greeting clear and expressive.
