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
The EndThank you for your time!
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Don [email protected] copyright 2005 by Donald W. Larson
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