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Works Cited
- http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2015/08/how-to-speak-with-your-hands/
- http://www.artofcommunicating.com.au/public_speaking%20tips/body%20language_gestures.html
- https://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Public-Speaking-Tips/Gestures-and-Body-Language
Way More Gestures That Mean Things
- Emphasize a point: Point at no one in particular.
- Change of subject: "Stop" hand
- Wise and composed: Sage fingers.
- Compare sizes: Raise hand to different levels
- Stern and Tough: Slicing motion
More Gestures That Mean Things
- I Mean You: Gesture at audience with whole hand.
- Come Together: Bring hands together. Or hug.
- Listen: Lower hand perpendicular to torso
- Emphasize Yourself: Point to chest/heart
Even More Gestures That Mean Things
- Two Ideas: Compare two hands
- Separate ideas: Grasping motion
- Openness: Palms out
- Dominance: Palms down
- I Am Awesome: Arms wide, palms out
Gestures That Mean Things
http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2015/08/how-to-speak-with-your-hands/
Stay in the Box
- Growth: Move hand upwards
- Small Point: Pinching motion with fingers
- Everybody and Everything: Sweep hands
- Multiple Points: Count off with fingers
For Public Speaking
Basic Motions
- Match body and facial language to look sincere.
- Move to change topics.
- Move towards the audience to ask a question.
- Smooth movements
http://www.scienceofpeople.com/2015/08/how-to-speak-with-your-hands/
What Not To Do
- Hands on Hips
- Parade Rest
- Fig Leaf
- Clasped hands
- Crossed arms
- Point with one finger
- Clench your fist
- "Stop" hand
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