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Body Language & Fears in Public Speaking. Business Essentials. Body Language. Nonverbal Communication Facial expressions Gestures with hands, arms, and legs The way we sit or stand The way we touch people The distance between ourselves and the people we are talking to
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Body Language & Fears in Public Speaking Business Essentials
Body Language • Nonverbal Communication • Facial expressions • Gestures with hands, arms, and legs • The way we sit or stand • The way we touch people • The distance between ourselves and the people we are talking to • Our dress and appearance
Discussion Questions • When you meet someone for the first time, how do you greet him or her? • Describe three gestures you use frequently and explain what they mean. • Which gestures are impolite in your culture? • How would you expect the following people to dress? • Dentist • Bank manager • Teacher
Dealing with Stage Fright • Prepare for your speech • Visualize your success • Realize that no one can see your nervousness • Understand that mistakes are going to happen