Examples of gesture in the following topics:
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- A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages such as the open gesture of Desmond Tutu .
- Gestures may be made with almost any movable part of the body.
- Speech-related gestures are used in parallel with verbal speech.
- The gesture is subordinate to the message.
- If you are troubled by your gestures, or a lack of gestures, attend to the cause, not the effect.
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- Gestures--You are not an actor who takes on or plays a role, but rather, one who enlarges the gestures so that everyone can see.
- A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of speech or together with and in parallel to words.
- Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body.
- As a conversational speaker you do not want to use planned or fixed gestures for dramatic effect.
- Additionally, you want to avoid any gestures that, out of nervousness or habit, might distract the audience from the message.
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- 55% Body language—posture, position, eye contact, facial expression, head and body movements, gestures, touch, etc.
- You can probably think of many good speakers who have used a finger wag or other hand gesture to emphasize a point.
- An animated speaker who punctuates every expression with hand or arm gestures can create a diversion or distraction.
- To emphasize this point, you might say, "However, we must be careful to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. " As you say this you may use a hand gesture such as the finger wag or the open palmed gesture.
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- The same goes for the use of gestures or mannerisms.
- Some everyday gestures may actually be offensive to other cultures.
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- Whether it's eye contact with individual members of the audience or specific gestures and face expressions as you speak, your actions are just as important as your words when you're in front of an audience.
- Even an unintentional gesture -- crossed arms, a slouch, a frown -- can connote a very different meaning to your audience than the words you're actually saying.
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- Using wild, violent gestures (but force and directness may cause you to gesture more emphatically)
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- Be mindful of gesture: don't overdo it, but don't stand there rigidly, either.
- Gesture and movement build visual interest for your audience.
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- Nonverbal signals can include gestures such as nodding, making eye contact, tapping her pen, fidgeting, scratching or cocking her head, smiling, rolling her eyes, grimacing, or any other body language.
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- From gesture, force, and directness, to the pitch, tone and inflection of your voice, it's important to consider the complete package that you're delivering to your audience.
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- Your words, phrases, lines of reasoning, as well as the gestures and mannerisms you might use, will influence your personal speaking style.
- Also, be aware that non-verbal cues, such as hand gestures, body stance, and posture can subconsciously betray your real attitude to your audience members, so always be mindful of your physical presence when speaking.