How to sign "have a good day" in ASL

How to Sign "Have a Good Day"

This friendly phrase combines three signs: Have, Good, and Day:

  • Have: Tap bent fingertips to your upper chest using both hands, palms inward.
  • Good: From the chin, bring your dominant hand outward to rest palm-up on your non‑dominant palm.
  • Day: Lay your non‑dominant arm flat across your body, palm down; with your dominant arm bent at the elbow, raise the forearm up like the sun rising.

[Have demo]  [Good demo]  [Day demo]

Tips

  • Link the signs together smoothly in one flowing motion.
  • Add a warm facial expression—smile or nod as you finish.

Common Mistakes

  • Doing only one or two parts—ensure all three signs are included in order.
  • Rushing—pace it like a casual, friendly greeting.

Think: “From heart (have), spread kindness (good), and shine—your day is bright.”

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