To sign *kindness*, start with your dominant hand flat, fingers together, and palm facing toward you. Place the tips of your fingers gently on your chin. Then, move your hand forward and slightly down away from your face, ending with your palm facing upward.
Point to the person for 'her', sign 'kindness' by moving your flat hand forward from your chin, then sign 'make', 'me', and 'smile'.
Sign 'always', 'show', and then use the forward motion from your chin for 'kindness'. Keep your facial expression warm and encouraging!
Point to the person for 'he', sign 'full', and then sign 'kindness' by bringing your flat hand from your chin forward and down.
Point to the person for 'her', sign 'kindness' by moving your flat hand forward from your chin, then sign 'make', 'me', and 'smile'.
Sign 'always', 'show', and then use the forward motion from your chin for 'kindness'. Keep your facial expression warm and encouraging!
Point to the person for 'he', sign 'full', and then sign 'kindness' by bringing your flat hand from your chin forward and down.
Yes! The sign shown here is the one-handed version of *good* and is identical to *thank you*. In ASL, the concept of goodness is frequently used to express kindness, as both convey positive, benevolent intentions.
Yes! Another very common way to sign *kindness* or *kind* uses both hands in 'K' handshapes circling each other. The variation shown here focuses more on the concept of being a 'good' person.
Absolutely! Facial expressions are a crucial part of ASL. A warm, genuine smile while signing *kindness* helps convey the positive and gentle meaning of the word and shows your sincerity.
