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pleasure
The BSL sign for "pleasure" uses a flat hand moving from the chest outwards with a pleasant expression to convey positive feeling
A2 Common Noun British Sign Language (BSL) Neutral
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Dominant hand forms a flat hand (B-hand), fingers together and extended
Moves outward from the upper chest in a smooth, gentle arc
Expressing personal enjoyment, satisfaction, or a pleasant experience
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How to form the sign
- Form a B-hand with dominant hand
- Place hand palm-in near upper chest
- Move hand outward in a gentle arc
- Finish with palm-up/forward, maintaining a pleasant expression
Coach prompt
Practice the smooth arc movement and the positive facial expression. Focus on connecting the sign to the feeling
Signature details
Handshape
Dominant hand forms a flat hand (B-hand), fingers together and extended · Code B
Dominant hand
Either
Symmetry
Asymmetric
Contact
Air
Palm orientation
Initially towards signer, rotates to palm-up/forward
Eyebrows
Neutral
Eye gaze
Forward
Head movement
None
Mouth morpheme
'Mmm' shape or slight smile
Body shift
None
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I get great pleasure from reading
Always accompanied by a positive facial expression to convey the emotion
Best fit: Expressing personal enjoyment, satisfaction, or a pleasant experience
Mirror focus
Practice the smooth arc movement and the positive facial expression. Focus on connecting the sign to the feeling
Catch the slip
Ensure your handshape is a flat B-hand and your movement is smooth, not choppy. Remember the vital pleasant facial expression
Use it today
I get great pleasure from reading
Common mistakes: Not using a pleasant facial expression, incorrect handshape, or jerky movement
When not to use it: When expressing negative emotions or discomfort
Regional note: Generally consistent, minor style differences may exist
Cultural note: Expressing positive emotions clearly with NMMs is crucial in BSL
1.[en] It was a great pleasure. / BSL:[Sign PLEASURE, big facial expression]
2.[en] I take pleasure in helping. / BSL:[Sign I, HELP, PLEASURE]
3.[en] What a pleasure to meet you. / BSL:[Sign MEET YOU, PLEASURE]
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Word web
Enjoyment
delight
joy
gratification
Displeasure
sadness
pain
Happy
enjoy
like
fun
Happy
Enjoy
Like
Good
Thankful
HAPPY: Uses two B-hands tapping the chest, signifying a general state of happiness. "Pleasure" is one hand, outward, for specific enjoyment. ENJOY: Dominant B-hand makes small circles on the chest. "Pleasure" is a single outward arc, not circles. LIKE: Dominant 5-hand on chest, then closes to an 8-hand. "Pleasure" uses a B-hand, no handshape change
Emotion
feeling
positive
enjoyment
Pleasure
happy
delight
BSL
sign
deaf
emotion
Positive
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