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Gestures and Body MovementsByLela M. HankinsandDonald W. LarsonMay 7, 2005
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Source MaterialGestures: Your Body SpeaksHow to Become Skilled in Nonverbal CommunicationCopyright 1996 Toastmasters InternationalCatalog No. 201Click mouse to continue
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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
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Nonverbal CharacteristicsPostureGesturesBody MovementFacial ExpressionsEye ContactClick mouse to continue
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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
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Why Gestures?Clarify usage of wordsDramatize ideasReduce tensionStimulates audience participationVisibleClick mouse to continue
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Types Of GesturesDescriptiveClarify or enhance a verbal messageEmphaticUnderscores a verbal messageSuggestiveSymbols of ideas and emotionsPromptingEvoke a desired responseClick mouse to continue
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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
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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
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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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The EndThank you for your time!
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Don Larsondwlarson@mac.comwww.timeoutofmind.comPhoto copyright 2005 by Donald W. Larson
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