OpenB@SternumHigh-PalmUp OpenB@Trunkhigh-PalmUp
Appearance
American Sign Language
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Same handshape as the other formal ASL pronouns and same location and orientation as the other non-first person pronouns.
Production
[edit]- This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
- Posture the dominant hand in the “open B” handshape with the finger tips pointing toward the sternum of the referent, dominant palm facing up.
- Move the hand down to the following posture.
- Posture the dominant hand in the “open B” handshape with the finger tips pointing toward the trunk of the referent, dominant palm facing up.
- Hold the hand still briefly.
Pronoun
[edit]If you can, please upload a png or jpg image showing the production of this sign. (ASL glosses: YOU-FORMAL, HE-FORMAL, SHE-FORMAL, HIM-FORMAL, HER-FORMAL, PRO-FORMAL)
Usage notes
[edit]- This sign may be used to introduce an honored or esteemed guest. The guest typically then refers to him or herself with the first-person equivalent OpenB@Sternum-FingerBack OpenB@Trunk-FingerBack (“PRO-FORMAL-1”).
Related terms
[edit]- OpenB@Sternum-FingerBack OpenB@Trunk-FingerBack (“PRO-FORMAL-1”)
- OpenB@TrunkHigh-PalmUp RoundHoriz (“PRO-FORMAL-PL”)