What are the common gestures in speeches?

The gestures in speeches can be said to be "rich in vocabulary" and there is no fixed pattern. As an excellent speaker, you should observe life carefully, train hard and put them into practice actively. Here are some common gestures used in speeches. Welcome to read!

What gestures are commonly used in speeches?

(1) Thumb gesture. Thumb up, the other four fingers bend, indicating strength, affirmation, praise, first meaning;

(2) little finger type. The little finger is raised, and the other four fingers are bent and folded, indicating subtlety, insignificance or contempt for each other. This gesture is not used much in speeches.

(3) forefinger style. The index finger is extended and the other four fingers are bent together. This gesture is widely used in speeches to refer to people, things, directions, or to express opinions or even affirmation. When the arm is straight up, the index finger is in the air to show emphasis, and it can also indicate the numbers "one", "ten", "hundred", "thousand" and "ten thousand". Don't be too straight, because your fingers are too straight and targeted in front of the audience. Bend or hook means nine, ninety, nine hundred ... Shoulder-length marking means straight line, and arc in the air means arc.

(4) forefinger and middle finger. The index finger and middle finger are straight apart, and the other three fingers are bent. This gesture means victory in some European and American countries and African countries, and was widely promoted by British Prime Minister Churchill in his speech. It also means twenty, twenty, two hundred.

(5) the combination of middle finger, ring finger and little finger. It means three, thirty, three hundred.

(6) The index finger, middle finger, ring finger and little finger are combined. It means four, forty, four hundred.

(7) Five fingers combined. If the fingers are extended and separated, it means 5, 5, 5. Fingertips are close together and upward, palms are pushed outward, which means "forward" and "hope", showing firmness and strength, also called hand push.

(8) thumb and little finger. The thumb and little finger are extended at the same time, and the other three fingers are bent together, indicating six, sixty, six hundred.

(9) thumb, forefinger and middle finger are combined. Squeeze your fingers forward to indicate "this" and "these", press harder to indicate emphasis, and also indicate the numbers seven, seventy and seven hundred.

(1) thumb and forefinger. Close together to express affirmation and appreciation; The two are curved and close but not in contact, which means "tiny" and "fine"; Stretch out separately, and the other three fingers bend to indicate eight, eighty, eight hundred ...;

(11) "o" hand. Also known as round gesture, it was popular in Europe and America. It means "good" and "line" and also means "zero".

(12) hands up. Palm up, thumb naturally open, the rest bent, indicating a large bag capacity. Raising hands means "praise", "joy" and "hope"; Lying flat means "begging" and "please give alms"; Lowering your hand indicates helplessness and honesty.

(13) hands down. Palm down, rest bent. Express caution, suppress the mood of the audience, and then achieve the purpose of controlling the field, while expressing opposition and negation; Sometimes it means comfort and permission; Sometimes it is used to indicate the direction.

(14) hand-cut type. A variant of hand scissors. Five fingers together, palm straight, like an axe hard chopping, said decisive, resolute, ruled out.

(15) hand pecking. Fingers together in a dustpan shape, fingertips forward. It means "remind attention", which is highly targeted, directional and provocative.

(16) handbag type. Fingers touching each other, fingertips pointing upward, just like a wallet with a tight opening, used to emphasize the theme and key points, and also to express the meaning of discussion.

(17) hand scissors. Fingers together, palms straight, palms down, left and right hands used at the same time, with the sound of language left and right apart, indicating a strong refusal.

(18) hand grasping type. The fingers are slightly bent, separated and open upwards. This gesture is mainly used to attract the audience and control the atmosphere in the hall.

(19) hand press type. The arm is naturally straight, the palm is down, and the palm is pressed down. When the audience is emotional, this gesture can be used to calm down.

(2) push by hand. See "Five fingers combined".

(21) caressing posture. Fingers naturally close together and touch a part of your body. Touching the chest means meditation, humility and self-questioning; Touching one's head indicates annoyance, memory, etc.

(22) wave. Raise your hand and wave it over your head to show excitement and greetings; Wave both hands at the same time to show warm greetings.

(23) palm fraction. Hold your hands naturally and force them apart. Palm up means "development" and "action", and down means "exclusion" and "ban". Extending in parallel also means "area" and "plane".

(24) fist lifting. Hold hands with one hand or both hands, and raise your chest horizontally to show your revenge; Hold high above your shoulders or wave, hammer or strike obliquely to express anger, shouting, etc. This gesture is exclusive and should not be used in speeches.

(25) boxing style. Clashing fists with both hands on the chest indicates the contradiction between things.

(26) pat shoulder style. Clap your shoulders and hit your arms with your fingers, which means to take on work, responsibility and mission.

(27) racket head type. Clap your head with the palm of your hand, indicating awakening, realizing, suddenly realizing, etc.

(28) chest thumping. Beat your chest with your fist, supplemented by stamping your feet and stamping your feet, to express resentment, sorrow and sadness. It's not used much in speeches. ;