Basic Hand Gestures Flashcards
What are the 11 types of hand gestures?
- Pointing hand
- Giving hand
- Covering hand
- Repelling hand
- Clenching hand
- Counting on / with fingers
- Pinching fingers together
- Arms spread wide
- Bringing hands together
- Hand over heart
- Hand/ finger on chin/ head
What is pointing hand?
Directing attention
Giving hand?
Open palm/ hand
What is covering hand?
putting down things or saying no
What is repelling hand?
Pushes away, denies/ forbid
What is clenching hand?
Exhibits strength and force
What is Counting on or with fingers?
Organizing your points
What is Pinching your fingers?
Discussing small things
What is arms spread wide?
something big / large ideas
What is bringing hands together?
Means unity or connection / conclusion
What is hands over heart?
Sincerity/ emotion something personal
What is hands over heart?
Sincerity/ emotion something personal
What is hand/ finger on chin/ head?
Thinking/ considering on something
Mistakes on hand gestures?
Overusing
Lack of gestures
Repetitive
Gestures below the waist
Fidgeting/ nervous
Unnatural/ forced
What are the 3 P’s in public speaking?
Plan it
Practice it
Perform it