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Remé

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7/4/2026
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Is it just me or do you hate it when someone is counting with there fingers and they do 6 in asl instead of 3 like it always messes with my brain.

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7/5/2026

You're definitely not the only one! 😄 In ASL, the palm orientation and finger positions are standardized for clarity and communication. For example, the ASL sign for 3 is typically made with the thumb, index, and middle fingers, while 6 is made by touching the thumb to the pinky. So if someone uses the ASL sign for 6 when they mean "three," it can definitely cause confusion for fluent signers. Like any language, ASL has its own conventions, and with practice your brain will start switching between them more naturally! 🤟

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