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Friday, July 11, 2025
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restaurant
The sign combines the idea of eating (chin contact) with a location (moving forward). The crossed fingers represent cutlery or the act of eating
A1 Very Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Index and middle fingers crossed, other fingers closed, thumb tucked
Touch chin, then move slightly forward and away
Discussing dining out, planning meals, describing eating places
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How to form the sign
- Form handshape with index and middle fingers crossed, others closed, thumb tucked
- Touch crossed fingers to chin below mouth
- Move hand slightly forward and away from chin
- Maintain handshape throughout
Coach prompt
Practice the handshape and clear forward movement. Focus on touching the chin
Signature details
Handshape
Index and middle fingers crossed, other fingers closed, thumb tucked · Code Crossed-2Fingers
Dominant hand
Right
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Touch
Palm orientation
Towards face, then slightly forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
Neutral
Body shift
None
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We went to a new restaurant last night
Ensure a clear, distinct movement away from the chin area
Best fit: Discussing dining out, planning meals, describing eating places
Mirror focus
Practice the handshape and clear forward movement. Focus on touching the chin
Catch the slip
Ensure fingers are clearly crossed and the movement is distinct from the chin. Avoid a vague gesture
Use it today
We went to a new restaurant last night
Common mistakes: Incorrect finger crossing, unclear forward movement
When not to use it: N/A
Regional note: Minor variations in exact contact point or movement extent
Cultural note: Eating out is a common social activity within Deaf culture
1.[en] Let's go to a restaurant. / BSL:[Sign 'RESTAURANT' then 'GO']
2.[en] That restaurant is good. / BSL:[Sign 'THAT' 'RESTAURANT' 'GOOD']
3.[en] We ate at the restaurant. / BSL:[Sign 'WE' 'EAT' 'RESTAURANT']
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Word web
Eatery
cafe
diner
bistro
Home
kitchen
Eat
food
menu
chef
waiter
Eat
Cafe
Menu
Chef
Dinner
The sign for "RESTAURANT" uses crossed index and middle fingers touching the chin then moving forward. This differs from "EAT" (dominant B-hand taps mouth) which focuses solely on the act of consumption. It also differs from "FOOD" (dominant B-hand taps side of mouth twice), which is a general noun. The unique handshape and specific movement for "RESTAURANT" denote the establishment
Food
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hospitality
place
BSL restaurant
sign for restaurant
eat out BSL
Dining
Come Back Tomorrow
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