In American Sign Language (ASL), the word "no" is shown with a special hand gesture. You use your main hand to sign "no." Form an "O" shape with your thumb and fingers. Then, open and close your fingers a couple of times. It looks like a mouth saying "no." This gesture is simple and well-known in the Deaf community. People use the sign for "no" in everyday talks. It shows disagreement, refusal, or denial. Knowing this sign is important for beginners. It's a key part of basic communication in ASL. The cultural use of "no" in ASL is like in spoken English. It gives a clear negative response. Practicing the sign in the right situations helps you learn it well.
by Serena Clark
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