When you are trying to identify something to another person, for example, you might point. That's a natural behavior and therefore is an appropriate gesture to use in a presentation. A good rule of thumb is to let your gestures come naturally as part of your feelings on the subject you are speaking about.
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.
What is a gesture used for?
Gestures allow individuals to communicate a variety of feelings and thoughts, from contempt and hostility to approval and affection, often together with body language in addition to words when they speak. Gesticulation and speech work independently of each other, but join to provide emphasis and meaning.
