How to sign “Thank you” in BSL
BSL and ASL are different languages — this is the British sign. See the ASL sign for “Thank you” instead
Step by step
- Touch the fingertips of your flat dominant hand to your chin.
- Move your hand down and away from your face in one smooth motion.
- Mouth the words 'thank you' silently as you sign.
Practice tip
A small, quick movement is all you need in everyday conversation.
Text-based guide researched from BSL-specific references (BSL SignBank, BDA-adjacent teaching materials and BSL dictionaries) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade. BSL has regional variation — this is the most widely taught form.