American Sign Language: "people" The sign for "people" is done three or more different ways. (Pity the poor unsuspecting ASL student--especially those taking a class from a "my way is the right way" type of instructor). I personally use forward alternating rotational movement (as if pedaling a bicycle forward). Many of my friends and associates also use a forward rotational movement. Some of my friends and associates use a backward rotational movement. A few use an up and down alternating movement. PEOPLE: Sample sentence: What kind of people do you like?" For another sample of "people" see: See: "animation." PERSON / agent / "one who does" (singular) This sign, in general, means "person." It can be used to mean "one who does something." For example, when used with teach, (TEACH + PERSON) it means "teacher." PERSON: Note: It is also very common to see "PERSON" initialized with "P" handshapes. Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore." Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT > You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com © Dr. William Vicars

American Sign Language: "people"

The sign for "people" is done three or more different ways.
(Pity the poor unsuspecting ASL student--especially those taking a class from a "my way is the right way" type of instructor).

I personally use forward alternating rotational movement (as if pedaling a bicycle forward).
Many of my friends and associates also use a forward rotational movement.
Some of my friends and associates use a backward rotational movement.
A few use an up and down alternating movement.

PEOPLE:

Sample sentence: What kind of people do you like?"

For another sample of "people" see: See: "animation."

PERSON / agent / "one who does" (singular)
This sign, in general, means "person." It can be used to mean "one who does something." For example, when used with teach, (TEACH + PERSON) it means "teacher."

PERSON:

Note: It is also very common to see "PERSON" initialized with "P" handshapes.

Want to help support ASL University? It's easy: DONATE (Thanks!)
(You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.)

Another way to help is to buy something from the ASLU "Bookstore."

Want even more ASL resources? Visit the "ASL Training Center!" (Subscription Extension of ASLU) CHECK IT OUT >

Bandwidth slow? Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access) VISIT >