Getting physical
GESTURES
If you know your subject thoroughly, and believe in it with your heart, good news are to come!
Gestures will become automatic, almost instinctive. Then, the only selftutoring you need to do is
study yourself on videotape to sort out the weak gestures from the strong ones. You'll see them,
don't worry.
What are examples of "weak gestures"?
· Fiddling with your spectacles.
· Playing with a pen or paper clip.
· Reaching in your pocket and unconsciously jiggling the change there.
· Repeatedly patting your hair, scratching your head, pulling on an ear, buttoning and
unbuttoning a coat.
· Frequently clearing your throat.
· Using any single gesture over and over and over again.
Why are these bad? In a single word, they are distracting. They distract the audience's attention
from your message.
On the other hand, strong, forceful, and complementary gestures strengthen your presentation.
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