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To sign the word “patients,” use both hands to make a circle shape near your chest with your palms facing inwards, then rotate your hands in opposite directions as if you are turning a steering wheel.

To sign the word “amazon,” use the ASL sign for “A” and then spell out “m-a-z-o-n” with your fingers.

To sign the word boy, you would use your dominant hand to make a “B” shape and tap it twice on your forehead.

To sign the word “selected,” use your dominant hand to make a fist with your index finger pointing out. Place this hand near your non-dominant shoulder and tap your index finger twice against your shoulder.

To sign the word “quite,” use your dominant hand to make a “Q” shape and place it near your chin, then flick your wrist slightly away from your body. It is the combination of the handshape and movement that represents…

To sign “existing,” use your dominant hand to make a flat palm facing down and move it in a circular motion on your non-dominant hand’s open palm.

To sign the word “operation,” use the ASL sign for “work” and move both hands in a circular motion.

To sign the word “ma,” make a fist with your dominant hand and place it on your chin, then move it away from your face in a small arc.

To sign the word “maximum,” use both hands to make two fists and then extend your index fingers upward. Bring your fists together, with the index fingers touching, and move them in a circular motion. This represents the idea of…

To sign the word “success,” use your dominant hand to make a fist and move it upwards in a smooth motion, while keeping your thumb on top of your fist. This sign represents climbing up a ladder of success.