To sign 'introduction,' begin with both hands in flat, slightly cupped shapes with your palms facing upward. Position your hands out to your sides at about stomach or lower-chest level. Bring both hands inward toward each other in a smooth, sweeping motion, stopping just before they touch. The movement should look as if you are gently bringing two people together to meet for the first time.
Point to yourself to indicate 'me,' then use the sweeping inward motion of 'introduction' to show you are bringing people together to meet.
Sign 'book,' then use the 'introduction' sign, and finally sign 'long' to describe the beginning section of the text you just read.
Sign 'please,' then use the 'introduction' sign, and finally point toward the person you are asking to introduce themselves to the group.
Point to yourself to indicate 'me,' then use the sweeping inward motion of 'introduction' to show you are bringing people together to meet.
Sign 'book,' then use the 'introduction' sign, and finally sign 'long' to describe the beginning section of the text you just read.
Sign 'please,' then use the 'introduction' sign, and finally point toward the person you are asking to introduce themselves to the group.
Yes, in ASL, the exact same sign is used for both the noun 'introduction' and the verb 'introduce.' The context of your sentence and your facial expressions will make it clear which meaning you intend to convey.
No, your hands should not clap or physically touch. They should sweep inward from the sides and stop just short of touching each other in front of your body.
Yes! While the sign visually looks like bringing two people together, it is widely used conceptually to mean the beginning or introductory section of a book, essay, or presentation.
