Another: Move right hand to a position in front of the body, letting arm hang loosely at the side, the thumb standing alone, all fingers hooked except forefinger, which is partially extended (E 1, palm upward). The sign consists in moving the forefinger from its partially extended position to one similar to the others, as though making a sly motion for some one to come to you. This is done once each tune the assent is made. More emphatic than the preceding. (Sahaptin I.) "We are together, think alike."
Deaf-mute natural sign:
Indicate by nodding the head. (Ballard.)
Deaf-mute sign:
The French mutes unite the extremities of the index and thumb so as to form a circle and move the hand downward with back vertical and turned outward. It has been suggested in explanation that the circle formed and exhibited is merely the letter O, the initial of the word oui.
Fiji sign:
Assent is expressed, not by a downward nod as with ourselves, but by an upward nod; the head is jerked backward. Assent is also expressed by uplifting the eyebrows. (Fison.)
Turkish sign:
One or two nods of the head forward. (Barnum.)
Other remarks and illustrations upon the signs for yes are given on page [286], supra.