Form both hands into 'H' handshapes, with your index and middle fingers extended and kept together. Position both hands near the side of your face, with your dominant hand slightly higher and further forward than your non-dominant hand. Move both hands forward and slightly down in a smooth, respectful arc.
Sign 'honor' followed by 'meet you', moving the 'H' hands forward respectfully to convey the high regard you have for the person.
Use the sign for 'honor' moving outward toward an imaginary group to show respect, followed by the signs for 'veteran' and 'today'.
Sign 'she', 'graduate', and then 'honor' to indicate the high academic respect and distinction she achieved.
Sign 'honor' followed by 'meet you', moving the 'H' hands forward respectfully to convey the high regard you have for the person.
Use the sign for 'honor' moving outward toward an imaginary group to show respect, followed by the signs for 'veteran' and 'today'.
Sign 'she', 'graduate', and then 'honor' to indicate the high academic respect and distinction she achieved.
They are very similar in movement, but 'honor' is an initialized sign. 'Honor' uses the 'H' handshape, while 'respect' uses the 'R' handshape. The forward, bowing motion is the same for both.
While a full physical bow isn't required, a slight nod of the head or a respectful facial expression naturally accompanies the sign to emphasize the meaning of reverence.
'Honor' is traditionally a two-handed sign. Using both hands emphasizes the weight and formality of the word, so it is best to stick to the two-handed version for clarity.
