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Chapter 10
The Power of Sight“Making a Good Impression”
p. 200-204
Nonverbal Communication• Bodily actions speak louder than wordsBodily actions speak louder than words
– Outward appearanceOutward appearance• ComposureComposure
• Stance Stance
• Eye contactEye contact
• Approaching/leaving the “stage”Approaching/leaving the “stage”
• Facial expressionFacial expression
• GesturesGestures
• MovementMovement
• GroomingGrooming
Composure/Poise
• “The bearing of the head/body”• Presents “ the look of confidence”
•Lack of Composure/poiseLack of Composure/poise•Audience focuses on appearance•Message lost
Good Posture
• Proper alignment of head, shoulders, & back
• Helps establish credibility with audience
• Results from proper relaxation & effective concentration
Visual Directness
• Makes good impression• Establishes good rapport• Initial visual contact as
you approach platform• Take a relaxed,
sweeping glance– Not too slow –
uncomfortable look – Not too fast – confused
audience
Approaching/Leaving Stage
• Eyes are watching you• First impressions count• Begins as soon as you’re called• Ends when next person is called
On the Platform
• Delivery• Verbal & Nonverbal
• How message is delivered
• Supports message
Facial Expression
• Conveys meaning to audience• Facial expressions should be
“natural” and “expressive”
Gestures
• Nonverbal delivery in movement of limbs or body– Usually moving hands/arms
– Shrugging shoulders
1st Position of a “Gesture”
1.Approach: Arm comes away from your side & hand moves into position
2nd Position of a “Gesture”
2. Hand reaches final destination & stops briefly
3rd Position of a “Gesture”
3. The “return” – your hand & arm come back to relaxed, initial position
*A gesture can look bad when rushed on approach or return. Relax & take your time!
Principles for Using Gestures
1. Well timed
2. Large enough to be seen
3. Appropriate for the idea being expressed
4. Varied
Remember to AvoidAvoid
• Distracting, fidgeting hand & arm movements
• Holding podium
• Hands in pockets
• Clasping hands together
Remember to keep one (if not holding visual aids) or both hands relaxed at your side when not gesturing.
Effective Gestures• Well-timed – falls on word/idea
being supported• Large enough for entire
audience to view –Gesture from elbow, not the wrist
• Appropriate for idea expressed– Big gestures for little ideas– Avoid pounding on podium unless
emotion demands– Avoid using same gesture
repeatedly– Practice before a mirror to preview
Types of Gestures
• Use to accomplish any 4 purposes–To emphasize–To describe–To locate–To transition
Emphatic Gestures
• Oct. 13, 1960: Former Soviet Union leader Nikita Khrushchev took off his shoe and waved it around & banged it on his table in response to another delegate’s claim against during a meeting at the U.N.
Think “emphasis” – mean what you say!
Locative Gestures
• Show where an object’s located• Direct audience’s attention to a specific
object, person, place (book, those women, that room)
• Uses index finger or entire hand
Think “location” – pointing direction
Descriptive Gestures
• Speaking about something big, small, round, square
• Gives audience an idea to visualize
Transitional Gestures
• Informs audience: Turning to a new idea
• Sweeps from one side to another, showing movement
Remember When Gesturing
• Let gestures flow from your thoughts
• The more you relax & concentrate on your message
• The more natural and effective gestures will be
Check out the link on my webpage Check out the link on my webpage for a short video on gesturingfor a short video on gesturing
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