To sign 'nice to see you', start with the sign for 'nice'. Hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Place your flat dominant hand on top, palm facing down, and slide it forward across your non-dominant hand. Next, form a 'V' handshape with your dominant hand, bringing the tips of your index and middle fingers near your eyes, then move your hand forward toward the person you are greeting.
Use this phrase right after a friendly wave or greeting to welcome a friend. Emphasize your facial expression with a warm smile to show genuine happiness.
Sign the phrase as described, then transition smoothly into the sign for 'how are you' while maintaining eye contact and raising your eyebrows for the question.
You can also use this phrase when parting ways. Sign it warmly before waving goodbye to leave a positive, lasting impression.
Use this phrase right after a friendly wave or greeting to welcome a friend. Emphasize your facial expression with a warm smile to show genuine happiness.
Sign the phrase as described, then transition smoothly into the sign for 'how are you' while maintaining eye contact and raising your eyebrows for the question.
You can also use this phrase when parting ways. Sign it warmly before waving goodbye to leave a positive, lasting impression.
No, you don't need a separate sign for 'you'. By moving the 'V' handshape for 'see' outward toward the person you are talking to, you are already indicating that you are seeing them.
Yes! Just like in English, 'nice to see you' can be used both as a warm greeting when you first meet someone and as a polite closing phrase when you are parting ways.
Your dominant hand should be the one on top doing the moving. Your non-dominant hand acts as the stationary base underneath with the palm facing up.
