That's the new rule for some events at the University in Manchester in the U.K. after the students' union voted to replace clapping with its sign language equivalent, popularly known as "jazz ...

According to The Oxford Student, the university’s newspaper, students are being encouraged to use British Sign Language clapping – or “silent jazz hands” – at student council meetings ...

According to WOFL, they are now encouraged to use British Sign Language clapping, otherwise known as jazz hands, instead of clapping for applause while on campus.

Did a UK University Ban Clapping at Student Events? The University of Manchester Student Union caught flak online for their proposal encouraging the use of British Sign Language at some events.

An official statement from the Student Council at Oxford announced the intention to request that students opt for the British Sign Language “silent jazz hands” instead of loud clapping as it ...

Per The Guardian, Manchester University's students' union has voted to use "British sign language clapping," -- in which people simply wave both hands in the air -- instead of traditional applause ...

Jazz hands, a quiet shaking gesture of the hands that’s recognized by British sign language, is considered a more inclusive alternative to clapping, according to reports.

A report from The Guardian says the National Union of Students has used sign language clapping since 2015 because traditional applause and other loud noises can create issues for some students who ...