Non-Verbal Elements in Public Speaking

Hand gesture is a good way to show emphasis in your speech.

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Clicking your pen and playing with your physical notes are examples of fidgeting where it should be applied in your speech.

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Having constant over-dramatic gestures can entertain the audience.

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If a speaker pace relentlessly during his/her speech, it may show that the presenter is nervous.

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If you are given the whole stage for your speech with a wireless microphone, Staying in one position during a speech is always a good strategy.

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The audience may feel that a presenter is bored or not interested in the speech if he/she shows no emotion in his/her facial expression.

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Constantly smiling from the start until the end of the presentation will give a positive vibe to your speech.

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Wearing a lot of dangling jewelry and accessories may increase the 'wow factor' in your speech.

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It is good to dress up one level higher than your audience to establish credibility.

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In terms of a speaker's posture, it is always encourage to stand up straight to show that the speaker is confident.

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