People use gestures to convey information that is not present in speech, and they sometimes do this without even realizing it. The listener uses the unstated information in the gesture to understand what is being said.
When should you use gestures in a presentation?
How to: Use Gestures in a Presentation
- Find a neutral place for your hands to rest comfortably. If you're using a lectern, grasp the lectern on either side. ...
- Use your gestures to create pictures. ...
- Monitor for quantity, timing, and identifiable patterns. ...
- Step 4: Keep hands quiet when not being used for a purpose.
How do you effectively use gestures?
Move your hands in a way that co-ordinates with the words you are speaking. Act naturally. Waving your hands and arms erratically is not natural behavior—most people don't do it in everyday conversation, so don't do it during a presentation. Consider the gestures you make when you talk to family and friends.
