Sign talk

by Ernest Thompson Seton

Discovery. Found out.

Discussion, Conversation, or Debate (In a general sense). Hold out both flat hands, palms

up, level, six inches apart, breast high; swing both to left, then back to right several times, to signify the handing of words back and forth.

Discussion or Conversation (Between two). Make the sign for Talk alternately right at left and left at right.

Fr. la conversation; Ger. das Gespräch.

Disgust or Dislike. Push both flat hands forward palms out, fingers up, and turn away head. Or Heart, Tired. (C) Sometimes use Scorn.

Fr. le dégoût; Ger. der Ekel.

Dismount. Sign Horseman, then separate and lower right V hand, points up. If the points of the A hand were down, it would mean “looking on the ground.” See Mount.