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American Sign Language: "happy" The sign for "happy" is made by placing one or both of your hands in front of you.  Use "flat" hands, palms pointing back.  Circle your hands forward, down, back, up, forward, down, back, up.  Both hands move at the same time and in the same direction. On the upward swing the hands are very close to your chest or touch your chest.  On the downward swing your hands are further away from your chest.  Note: Some people slightly "slap" the chest - other people don't even touch. Note:  During casual everyday use this sign is sometimes done with just one hand.  When used in the song "Happy Birthday to You" it is typically done with two hands. HAPPY:   Remember, you've got to use your face!  If you are "very" happy show it in your facial expression. Want to help support ASL University?  It's easy:  DONATE (Thanks!) (You don't need a PayPal account. Just look for the credit card logos and click continue.) Another way to help is to buy Dr. Bill's "Superdisk." Dr. Bill's new iPhone "Fingerspelling Practice" app is now available!   CHECK IT OUT > Want even more ASL resources?  Visit the "ASL Training Center!"  (Subscription Extension of ASLU)   CHECK IT OUT > Bandwidth slow?  Check out "ASLUniversity.com" (a free mirror of Lifeprint.com less traffic, fast access)   VISIT >   You can learn sign language (ASL) online at American Sign Language University ™ Lifeprint.com  ©  Dr. William Vicars