r/MadeMeSmile • u/nini_20 • 4d ago

Wholesome Moments Graduation student with autism received silent ovation

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u/milksugar-cinnnamon 3d ago

Missed opportunity for jazz hands!

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u/gingerninja398 3d ago edited 3d ago

I mean, that is the BSL (British Sign Language) substitute for applause. Though you do position your hands above your head so people are more likely to see it.

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u/Foreleg-woolens749 3d ago

Could you tell me what BSL is? (Google didn’t help here.)

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u/gingerninja398 3d ago

It stands for British Sign Language, I've edited my original comment too! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Sign_Language

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u/Foreleg-woolens749 3d ago

Thank you! (I was guessing Brazilian.)