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Whether we realize it or not, hand gestures are a constant part of our communication. Hand gestures can act as a second language of sorts; make people listen to you more intently, feel more comfortable around you, or even add an air of authority to your words. Since it's such a common mode of communication, using hand gestures effectively is important. Whether it's helping more clearly convey a point, creating a more comforting persona to those around you, or simply looking more confident, knowing how to use hand gestures effectively can go a long way to making you a better communicator. | Whether we realize it or not, hand gestures are a constant part of our communication. Hand gestures can act as a second language of sorts; make people listen to you more intently, feel more comfortable around you, or even add an air of authority to your words. Since it's such a common mode of communication, using hand gestures effectively is important. Whether it's helping more clearly convey a point, creating a more comforting persona to those around you, or simply looking more confident, knowing how to use hand gestures effectively can go a long way to making you a better communicator. | ||
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===Mastering Effective Hand Gestures=== | ===Mastering Effective Hand Gestures=== | ||
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#*If you find yourself unable to come up with what you want to say next, slow your hands down. Perhaps put them in a calming gesture in front of you, as this is better than using wild hand movements to exasperate difficulties communicating. | #*If you find yourself unable to come up with what you want to say next, slow your hands down. Perhaps put them in a calming gesture in front of you, as this is better than using wild hand movements to exasperate difficulties communicating. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
*Although not really crucial, left handed people seem to be portrayed far better on a television screen than right handed people. Using gestures appearing to the left (as a right handed people would see as using their dominant hand) has been seen to be sinister, whilst the right was seen to be good. | *Although not really crucial, left handed people seem to be portrayed far better on a television screen than right handed people. Using gestures appearing to the left (as a right handed people would see as using their dominant hand) has been seen to be sinister, whilst the right was seen to be good. | ||
