Gestures - hand and arm movements - are an important part of our visual picture when we speak in public.
They are reinforcements of the words and ideas we are trying to convey and a non-verbal representation of how we feel.
If we use gestures correctly, they will help us enhance our message and we will appear confident and relaxed. .....Used unconsciously or incorrectly however, speaker can distract their audience or send the wrong message......
Every speaker who stands before an audience is anxious . Our primal instincts jump into action and we unconsciously use our arms to protect ourselves. It is a natural reaction, yet totally unnecessary and it sends the wrong message to the audience
What do we do with your arms and hands when standing in front of a group of people? Cross them in front of our chest, clasp our hands together, or thrust them into our pockets so they are neatly tucked away they all tell a lot....about how we are actually feeling.
For example:
They are reinforcements of the words and ideas we are trying to convey and a non-verbal representation of how we feel.
If we use gestures correctly, they will help us enhance our message and we will appear confident and relaxed. .....Used unconsciously or incorrectly however, speaker can distract their audience or send the wrong message......
Every speaker who stands before an audience is anxious . Our primal instincts jump into action and we unconsciously use our arms to protect ourselves. It is a natural reaction, yet totally unnecessary and it sends the wrong message to the audience
What do we do with your arms and hands when standing in front of a group of people? Cross them in front of our chest, clasp our hands together, or thrust them into our pockets so they are neatly tucked away they all tell a lot....about how we are actually feeling.
For example:
Hands on hips = condescending, parental, overbearing
Crossed arms = cutting off, disagreeing, wanting to protect
Hands crossed in front (fig leaf) = feeling weak, timid, needing protection.
Hands joined behind your back = you’re on parade!
Hands in pockets = nervousness.
Sometimes it is our intention to look nervous, condescending, overbearing, weak or protective because your speech calls for it, then use these gestures, but do so with purpose
We will automatically bring them up when we make gestures or comments. Just remember to rest them down from time to time and you will look relaxed and develop a strong, positive posture.
Crossed arms = cutting off, disagreeing, wanting to protect
Hands crossed in front (fig leaf) = feeling weak, timid, needing protection.
Hands joined behind your back = you’re on parade!
Hands in pockets = nervousness.
Sometimes it is our intention to look nervous, condescending, overbearing, weak or protective because your speech calls for it, then use these gestures, but do so with purpose
We will automatically bring them up when we make gestures or comments. Just remember to rest them down from time to time and you will look relaxed and develop a strong, positive posture.
Gestures are 3 types
1.Symbolic Gestures communicate words, numbers, position.
2.Descriptive Gestures communicate an idea or movement.
3.Emotional Gestures suggest feelings.
gestures are purposeful. They are the outward expression of your inner thoughts and feelings.
Use gestures with purpose in public speaking situations and you will engage your audience, and help them comprehend and remember your message
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