Gestures and Body MovementsByLela M. HankinsandDonald W. LarsonMay 7, 2005

Source MaterialGestures: Your Body SpeaksHow to Become Skilled in Nonverbal CommunicationCopyright 1996 Toastmasters InternationalCatalog No. 201Click mouse to continue

Nonverbal CommunicationOver half of communication by a speaker occurs nonverballyYour body is an effective instrument for conveying informationSensible combinations of verbal and nonverbal communication enables your listeners to better understand your messageClick mouse to continue

Nonverbal CharacteristicsPostureGesturesBody MovementFacial ExpressionsEye ContactClick mouse to continue

EmpathyLook at your audienceSupport your words with appropriate nonverbal signals:Smile when you wish to convey pleasant ideasFrown when you express dissatisfactionClick mouse to continue

Why Gestures?Clarify usage of wordsDramatize ideasReduce tensionStimulates audience participationVisibleClick mouse to continue

Types Of GesturesDescriptiveClarify or enhance a verbal messageEmphaticUnderscores a verbal messageSuggestiveSymbols of ideas and emotionsPromptingEvoke a desired responseClick mouse to continue

Body MovementBalance movements with verbal cuesAvoid random movementsStep forward to indicate you are arriving at a pointStep back when concluding a point and signals the audience they can relax momentarilyAlways lead with your foot nearest your destinationClick mouse to continue

Facial ExpressionsYour face is watched whenever you speakOften the key determinant of the meaning behind a messageCommunicates your attitudes, feelings, and emotions more so than any other part of your bodyClick mouse to continue

Eye ContactMost powerful feature after voiceEstablish a bondLook at your audience to convey your sincerity of the messageYou will increase their attention to you by sufficient eye contactProvides you feedback and helps you relaxClick mouse to continue

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