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11-11-2018 01:44 PM
Someone once mentioned that I was "bouncy" when I talked. That didnt work well in interviews, so I trained myself to keep my hands neutral in professional settings.
I do notice though I chat with my hands and "palm up" only when speaking to men. It's an inconscious gesture indicating cooperation, sincerity and at times, a wish to be courted! its just a natural gesture for me.
11-11-2018 02:23 PM
I do the same, touching that is! When someone touches me during a conversation I don't mind at all, of course I have to know them! There have been a few times when the person I touched flinched. Obviously, I didn't touch them again. It just wasn't their thing and I respect that.
11-11-2018 02:28 PM
I gesticulate a lot when speaking. But a work-friend once told me that she worries in difficult meetings only when I go quiet and stiill. (Not that I spring like a cobra or anything. I do think things over before I raise an objection,)
11-11-2018 02:37 PM
I can't imagine NOT being expressive with my hands when I'm talking about something I'm excited about. I don't just sit there with my hands folded in my lap, politely.
I think it would be weird to be in a room of people talking with no one gesturing with their hands. It's normal and expected where I come from.
I enjoy people who are animated when they speak.
11-11-2018 02:45 PM
No, because my hands are very deformed from scleroderma and I'd rather not let people see them.
11-11-2018 02:50 PM
I do think I use my hands more when I speak with someone, if it just a passing note, then I may just do a quick hello=good bye thing, but if it is a long conversation I do use my hands.
11-11-2018 02:53 PM
@Pook wrote:@this is my nic Like you, my maternal grandparents were from Italy also so of course I do!!!! I'm a loud talker too.
@Pook The loud talker remark brought back memories of when I walked past a neighbor's house many years ago. They were a deaf couple, and only used sign language. That day, they were in the garage having an arguement. I have no idea what the agrument was over, but their hands were talking loud!
11-11-2018 03:38 PM
Putting your hand on someone while speaking with them is holding their attention and it shows dominance. Parents often do it to their children. I would not like anyone doing it to me.
11-11-2018 03:45 PM
Absolutely! I consider it essential, in fact.
11-11-2018 03:52 PM
No, I don't use gestures very much and I simply cannot watch Rachael Ray. Her hand waving is totally distracting and drives me nuts.
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