OpenB@SternumHigh-PalmUp OpenB@Trunkhigh-PalmUp

American Sign Language

Etymology

Same handshape as the other formal ASL pronouns and same location and orientation as the other non-first person pronouns.

Production

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• This one-handed ASL sign is produced as follows:
  1. Posture the dominant hand in the “open B” handshape with the finger tips pointing toward the sternum of the referent, dominant palm facing up.
  2. Move the hand down to the following posture.
  3. Posture the dominant hand in the “open B” handshape with the finger tips pointing toward the trunk of the referent, dominant palm facing up.
  4. Hold the hand still briefly.

Pronoun

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1. (formal) you; he; she; him; her

Usage notes

• 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

• OpenB@Sternum-FingerBack OpenB@Trunk-FingerBack (“PRO-FORMAL-1”)
• OpenB@TrunkHigh-PalmUp RoundHoriz (“PRO-FORMAL-PL”)