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Public Speaking: 
On Stage Tips for public speaking
- The larger the crowd, the larger and slower the gestures.
- If you have a small crowd, or if you are videoconferencing,
or on television, use smaller gestures.
- Work to eliminate distracting or nervous gestures, but do
not kill yourself to add new ones. They will take care of themselves and most
of the time they look affected.
- Let your words trigger your actions. If you are counting,
hold out your fingers. If you say no, shake your head no.
- Hold your hands open and wide apart to show sincerity and
honesty.
- Hold your hands behind your back during question-and-answer
sessions (don't overdo it).
- Avoid excessive hands in pockets, clenched fists, pointing,
hands on hips, hand under chin, folded
arms around chest, and the infamous fig leaf position where your hands
are crossed in front of your groin.
These tips will make you look polished while public speaking or delivering
a business presentation
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