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Fill in the Blanks selfconsciousOnline version selfconscious by marco rabadan 1 ownit nodding defensive fidgeting selfconscious mind notice customary slouch in hesitant The importance of body language Imagine yourself giving a presentation . . . everyone is looking at you , but you just realized that you forgot to brush your teeth after breakfast ? now you feel . . . what if there is a piece of lettuce right on your front teeth ? How can you smile now ? You try not to show your pearly whites while you smile , but pretend to be confident and in control . . . or not ? A smile says to the world you are nervous , uncomfortable , and definitely not in control . That simple gesture may kill your presentation , even if you are an expert on the topic . Your gestures may say more than your actual words . So , how can you master your body language ? First of all , know the material . You have to be able to explain your topic , but not because you memorized every single word . Fully understanding the information you want to present will make it easier for you to just say it . Have a couple of practice sessions at home , avoid crossing your arms so you are not perceived as . Choose open gestures that involve your head , arms , and hands . Practice makes perfect , so the more you practice , the more natural it will be . Second , your image can boost your confidence . Make sure you wear professional clothes that make you feel comfortable ? and by comfortable I mean : in control . Your outfit must be classic , not too modern , in good condition , and clean . Pay close attention to your hair , nails , and shoes . Look at yourself in the mirror and be sure you like what you see . If you know you look good , it will show in the way you move , and people around you will certainly that . And of course , don't forget to brush your teeth , because , you know ? Now that you have the perfect outfit that makes you feel strong , let's talk about the presentation . If it is in your country to welcome the attendees , make sure you greet them with a firm , but not too strong handshake ? you don't want to be too dominant . Avoid kisses and hugs because you don't want to be disrespectful to anyone . You can even add a nice comment about the weather or a sports event just to let everyone know how relaxed you are . If you are used to , don't sit down , stand up . Nothing says more : " I am nervous and impatient " than fidgeting . Once you are ready and standing in front of your audience , don't take a deep breath , just start talking . Open with a greeting while you look at everyone , add more power to your body language with a great smile , make eye contact , stand up straight , don't , walk around the room . Remember : open gestures like opening your arms will make others remember what you say more easily , and when someone else makes a comment will show you are paying attention . Pointing at the material and looking at it will help you direct your audience attention to something else that is not you ? so you can have a break . Keep that no one is perfect , so if they ask you something you don't know , avoid biting your nails or touching your face . Admit that you don't know while you look directly at them , and then you can say something like : " That's a great question , I actually don't know the answer to that , but why don't we google it ? " or any other joke you can prepare in advance . Giving a presentation is not something everyone was born for , but it is something you can learn to enjoy if you teach your body to do the talking for you .

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The importance of body language

Imagine yourself giving a presentation . . . everyone is looking at you , but you just realized that you forgot to brush your teeth after breakfast ? now you feel . . . what if there is a piece of lettuce right on your front teeth ? How can you smile now ? You try not to show your pearly whites while you smile , but pretend to be confident and in control . . . or not ? A smile says to the world you are nervous , uncomfortable , and definitely not in control . That simple gesture may kill your presentation , even if you are an expert on the topic . Your gestures may say more than your actual words . So , how can you master your body language ?

First of all , know the material . You have to be able to explain your topic , but not because you memorized every single word . Fully understanding the information you want to present will make it easier for you to just say it . Have a couple of practice sessions at home , avoid crossing your arms so you are not perceived as . Choose open gestures that involve your head , arms , and hands . Practice makes perfect , so the more you practice , the more natural it will be .

Second , your image can boost your confidence . Make sure you wear professional clothes that make you feel comfortable ? and by comfortable I mean : in control . Your outfit must be classic , not too modern , in good condition , and clean . Pay close attention to your hair , nails , and shoes . Look at yourself in the mirror and be sure you like what you see . If you know you look good , it will show in the way you move , and people around you will certainly that . And of course , don't forget to brush your teeth , because , you know ?

Now that you have the perfect outfit that makes you feel strong , let's talk about the presentation . If it is in your country to welcome the attendees , make sure you greet them with a firm , but not too strong handshake ? you don't want to be too dominant . Avoid kisses and hugs because you don't want to be disrespectful to anyone . You can even add a nice comment about the weather or a sports event just to let everyone know how relaxed you are . If you are used to , don't sit down , stand up . Nothing says more : " I am nervous and impatient " than fidgeting .

Once you are ready and standing in front of your audience , don't take a deep breath , just start talking . Open with a greeting while you look at everyone , add more power to your body language with a great smile , make eye contact , stand up straight , don't , walk around the room . Remember : open gestures like opening your arms will make others remember what you say more easily , and when someone else makes a comment will show you are paying attention . Pointing at the material and looking at it will help you direct your audience attention to something else that is not you ? so you can have a break .

Keep that no one is perfect , so if they ask you something you don't know , avoid biting your nails or touching your face . Admit that you don't know while you look directly at them , and then you can say something like : " That's a great question , I actually don't know the answer to that , but why don't we google it ? " or any other joke you can prepare in advance .

Giving a presentation is not something everyone was born for , but it is something you can learn to enjoy if you teach your body to do the talking for you .

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