HABIT OF “HAND TALK” CAN GROW TO SERIOUSNESS
There are times when conversation is facilitated by gesture. Certain subjects require illustration, and the simplest means of depiction is use of the hands.
Of course, it is largely nervousness. Anxiety, embarrassment, seem more endurable if we can set some part of our anatomy in action. The beginning actor is said always to do better in a part requiring physical activity than in a role where he merely talks. Naturally, anything that helps one to acquire self-control will assist in the effort to talk without gestures. Unless “illustrations” are necessary they actually detract from the effectiveness of speech. A great help is to practice say.‘ing exactly what you mean; many people talk . with their hands because they find difficulty in expressing their thoughts verbally. If the right word will not come, some motion of the hand tries to compensate—seemingly by instinct. To control this “instinct” determine to shut up rather than enlist wild, unnatural flourishes.
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Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 83, 9 January 1950, Page 5
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163HABIT OF “HAND TALK” CAN GROW TO SERIOUSNESS Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 14, Issue 83, 9 January 1950, Page 5
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