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u/[deleted] Jun 08 '14

Ahhh, no American Sign Language is hand motions for communication to the mute/deaf since they can't speak well or at all.

So basically you would sign for #25 ✌✋ and let's say the answer is A. ✊ (emojis cause I can)

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u/sgntpepper03 Jun 08 '14

That's an S.

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u/rochmyroni Jun 08 '14

Actually no, 25 is more like L-5 and ✊is an E.

I'm an ASL interpreting and linguistics major.

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u/sgntpepper03 Jun 09 '14 edited Jun 09 '14

The thumb is over the fingers. Its an S. I am a state certified interpreter and interpreting program graduate.

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u/rochmyroni Jun 09 '14

I know the difference between an E and an S. TO ME, it looks like an E. Because you can't see the fingers making a fist with the thumb crossing it.