gesture

Gesture : 

Gesture

What is Gesture : 

What is Gesture Gesture is the movement made by hands, arms, shoulders, head and torso (Trunk of the body). A well timed gesture makes the listener to understand. It also adds greater value to what is being said. Similarly, an ungainly gesture destroys the effectiveness of message.

When a Gesture is useful. : 

When a Gesture is useful. Gesture Clarifies one's ideas if it should be suited to the audience and occasion. Gestures are more numerous than any forms of Non- Verbal communication. It has been observed that there are more than 700,000 varied hand gestures and the meanings derived from them may vary from individual to individual.

How a gesture should be & Should not be : 

How a gesture should be & Should not be Gesture should be natural and spontaneous (happening fro natural impulse, not caused or suggested from outside). Gesture should not divert (turn in another direction) the attention of the listener and distract (draw away) from the Speaker’s message. Gestures should not be irritating (cause discomfort) .

Types of Gestures : 

Types of Gestures Enumerative – Numbers. (gesture used to count numbers) Descriptive – Size of the objects. (gesture used to show the size of the objects. Symbolic – abstract concepts. (gesture used to show the unseen object using Symbols. E.g. to mention beauty shows the symbol as Rose). Locative – location of the object. (gesture used to show the location of the object. Emphatic – emphasis (gesture used to show the importance of an object.)

Facial Expression : 

Facial Expression Facial expressions play an important part along with posture and gesture. The face is the most expressive part of the body. Some facial expressions are common to all cultures.

Facial expressions and its meanings…. : 

Facial expressions and its meanings…. A Smile – Friendliness. A Frown – Discontent Raised eye brows – Disbelief Tightened jaw muscles – Antagonism ( Active opposition).

Facial expressions are subtle (difficult to describe). One can use the facial expression to aid ( help), inhibit ( restriction) , or complement one’s communication. It sends a series of message.Face may show anxiety (fear), recognition, hesitation ( unwillingness) and pleasure in quick succession.There are five basic expressions. They are :Inhibited – restricted and Stolid (Slow to show the feelings)uninhibited – Spontaneous and impetuous (Quickly).Substitute – happy with a long face.Frozen – no change in expression.Blank – no expression at all. : 

Facial expressions are subtle (difficult to describe). One can use the facial expression to aid ( help), inhibit ( restriction) , or complement one’s communication. It sends a series of message.Face may show anxiety (fear), recognition, hesitation ( unwillingness) and pleasure in quick succession.There are five basic expressions. They are :Inhibited – restricted and Stolid (Slow to show the feelings)uninhibited – Spontaneous and impetuous (Quickly).Substitute – happy with a long face.Frozen – no change in expression.Blank – no expression at all.

Eye Contact : 

Eye Contact Eye contact is a direct and powerful form of non- verbal communication. One use their eyes to cull information. The listener looks to the eyes of the speaker to find out the truthfulness of his speech, his intelligence, attitudes and feelings. Eye contact is important when one starts the presentation. Prolonging the eye contact tells the audience that the speaker is sincere in what he says and want the listener to pay attention.

Upper eyelids and eye brows help one to convey an intricate array of non – verbal messages. While doing presentation one should not look outside the windows, towards the roof, or floor or at one particular place. The Speaker’s eye should convey the message that , “I’m pleased to talk with you, believe deeply in what I’m saying”.In the professional world one should make personal and pleasant eye contact with the listeners.Possible Questions :Write an essay on Gesture? (8)What is Gesture? (2)Write some Facial expressions.(2) : 

Upper eyelids and eye brows help one to convey an intricate array of non – verbal messages. While doing presentation one should not look outside the windows, towards the roof, or floor or at one particular place. The Speaker’s eye should convey the message that , “I’m pleased to talk with you, believe deeply in what I’m saying”.In the professional world one should make personal and pleasant eye contact with the listeners.Possible Questions :Write an essay on Gesture? (8)What is Gesture? (2)Write some Facial expressions.(2)

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Thank YouPrepared by Ms.K.Nandhini. : 

Thank YouPrepared by Ms.K.Nandhini.