To sign "pride," form an 'A' handshape with your dominant hand, keeping your thumb extended slightly. Place your thumb against your lower chest or stomach area. Slide your hand upward along your chest to just below your collarbone. The motion should be smooth and deliberate, symbolizing a feeling swelling up inside you.
Sign "pride" by sliding the 'A' handshape up your chest, then follow with the signs for "my" and "work." Use a confident facial expression to match the meaning of the sentence.
Point to the person you are referring to, then use the sign for "pride." Your facial expression should convey warmth and admiration to emphasize the emotion behind the sign.
Sign "he," "have," "a lot," and then "pride." Make the upward motion of "pride" slightly larger or slower to emphasize the depth of the feeling.
Sign "pride" by sliding the 'A' handshape up your chest, then follow with the signs for "my" and "work." Use a confident facial expression to match the meaning of the sentence.
Point to the person you are referring to, then use the sign for "pride." Your facial expression should convey warmth and admiration to emphasize the emotion behind the sign.
Sign "he," "have," "a lot," and then "pride." Make the upward motion of "pride" slightly larger or slower to emphasize the depth of the feeling.
Yes, it is best if the thumb of your 'A' handshape lightly touches your chest as it slides upward. This physical contact emphasizes that the feeling is internal and personal.
Yes, the sign for 'pride' and 'proud' is exactly the same in ASL. The context of your sentence and your facial expression will clarify the exact meaning.
You should use your dominant hand to sign 'pride.' If you are right-handed, use your right hand; if you are left-handed, use your left hand.
