Instructions: Insert pictures of sign languages practiced in the Philippines.

Then, indicate
the meaning of each picture.
Sign Language
Image of Sign Language Meanings of the Images
1. Mano o pagmamano is an honoring gesture, it
is a sign of respect to the elders. Also, a way
of requesting a blessing from the elder.

2. This is a non-verbal gesture in the Philippines

called “nguso” or lip pointing. This motion is
readily misinterpreted as a kiss, although it is
not. Filipinos got the habit of pointing not just
with their fingers but with their lips.
Additionally, the farther the lips is stretched
out, means the farther the item is or someone.

This Filipino gesture means the person didn’t

3. quite understand or didn’t hear what your
trying to say. Moreover, the open mouth is the
way of asking “what did you say?”

4. "Lagot ka" is used as an expression when

someone is warned to be in trouble and
implies that a punishment is on its way. This
is done with the index finger of either hands
as you move your finger back and forth.

5. The ‘I don’t know expression’ Doing this

facial expression accompanied by a swift bow
together with a furrowed forehead means 'I
don't know.' It could also mean disapproval.