Sign A Day - You're Welcome

Although I have not been faithful to the "Sign A Day" project until just recently, Katelyn and I have been progressing in our learning ASL. So I have posted about the following words:

• Duck
• Boat
• Music
• Dad
• Rain
• Mom
• Help
• Bath
• Please
• Thank You

Similar to other languages, ASL instruction is typically done by topic. That strategy sounds wonderful for me, but being a parent trying to learn and teach simultaneously, it is easier to teach Kate words she needs to communicate. Rather than going by topic, teaching on a need basis has worked well. This has led to an interesting spread in the types of words we have learned. 

Today's word: You're Welcome

Although in English it is Three words (or a contraction and a word), there is much controversy over what the sign for you're welcome is. Most people say there is not a sign for it. Therefore, we will not be using "You're Welcome" as a part of our ASL at this time.

The reason I am sharing this, is that I was misinformed that "Welcome" could be used to express "You're Welcome" but it cannot. So, don't fret that you don't know how to tell someone "You're Welcome" when they say "Thank You". Just smile, thats all you need to do :)