B@Sfhead-PalmForward B@FromSfhead-PalmForward

Alternative forms

 * B@Sfhead-PalmForward Sidetoside
 * The hand may be in various handshapes, including “flat B” (with the thumb at the side), “open B” (with the thumb extended), or “5” (spread fingers).
 * The hand may be lower, e.g. at neck height, and may move in smaller or larger arcs for nuanced meanings and levels of formality.

Etymology
Based on a casual salute, a cross-cultural gesture that often accompanies greetings like hello.

Production

 * Hold the dominant hand briefly in this posture.
 * Move the dominant hand to the following posture. Move head slightly forward.
 * Hold the dominant hand briefly in this posture.
 * Move the dominant hand to the following posture. Move head slightly forward.
 * Hold the dominant hand briefly in this posture.
 * Hold the dominant hand briefly in this posture.


 * colspan=1 |
 * colspan=2 |
 * colspan=1 |


 * colspan=2 |
 * colspan=2 |



Interjection

 * 1) hello; hi; greetings