How to sign “Guest” in ASL
The BSL sign for “Guest” isn't in our dictionary yet — it will be fingerspelled in BSL mode, never replaced with this ASL sign.
Step by step
- Pinch your thumb and index finger together with the other fingers folded to form the letter G, palm facing you.
- Open into U by extending your index and middle fingers straight up together.
- Curl all four fingertips down onto your thumb to form E, keeping your palm facing forward.
- Close your hand into an S fist with your thumb lying across the front of your folded fingers.
- Finish with T by tucking your thumb up between your index and middle fingers, flowing smoothly between letters.
- Hold your hand at chest height and mouth the word 'guest' lightly as you spell.
Practice tip
Signers fingerspell the word itself — then use invite or visit to show what the guest is doing.
Fingerspell “Guest”
Letter by letter — a handy backup if you forget the sign above. This is not the sign itself.
Text-based guide researched from established ASL references (Lifeprint, university and public-health materials) and rewritten in original words. Signer-created photos and videos are a planned future upgrade.