Girl Scout Hand Sign:
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The Girl Scout Sign is
made by raising three fingers of the right hand (thumb hold down
pinky). This sign stands for the three parts of the Promise. You give
the sign when:
- You say the Promise.
- You are welcomed into Girl Scouting at an investiture ceremony.
- You receive a patch or badge.
- You greet other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides.
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The Girl Scout Handshake
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This
is a formal way of greeting other Girl Scouts and Girl Guides. You
shake hands with the left hand and give the Girl Scout sign with your
right hand.
The left handed handshake represents friendship because the left hand is closer to the heart than the right.
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The Girl Scout Motto:
The Girl Scout Slogan:
The Quiet Sign
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The quiet sign
is used in meetings and other gatherings to let people know it is time
to stop talking. This sign is made by raising your right hand high. As
people in the group see the quiet sign, they stop talking and also raise
their hands. Once everyone is silent, the meeting continues. |
The Friendship Circle
The friendship circle
is often formed at the end of meetings or campfires as a sort of
closing ceremony. Everyone gathers in a circle where they cross their
right arm over their left in front of them and hold hands with the
people on either side. Once everyone is silent, the leader starts the friendship squeeze which is passed from hand to hand.
The friendship
squeeze is started by an agreed upon leader. She squeezes the hand on
the girl next to her (either to the left or the right, but only one way)
and moves her right foot forward (i.e. towards the center of the
circle). The girl who receives the squeeze moves her right foot forward
and passes the squeeze on to the next girl. When the squeeze comes back
to the first person everyone raises their arms - while still holding
hands and turns under their right arm. If this is done correctly,
everyone is now facing outward. They release hands and walk away,
signaling that the ceremony or meeting is over.