Non-verbal communication, or body language, is an important part of public speaking. Your body language includes your posture, movement, gestures, facial expressions, eye contact and voice. At the very least, your body language should not distract the audience and with a little practice, it can help you convey confidence and help the audience see your message more clearly.
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<br>Here are the most common gesture, movement, posture and facial expression mistakes:
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<br>GESTURE MISTAKES
<br>• Not using gestures at all. If you keep your hands locked at your sides, you will look nervous and your presentation will lack the visual element to accompany and enhance your words.
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<br>• Keeping your hand in your pockets. This position leads down the slippery slope to slouching and a sloppier posture. And you also may unconsciously start playing with the keys or change in your pocket (yes, I've seen – and heard – it happen!).
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<br>• Fidgeting with your hands. Be aware of what your hands are doing, such as "washing" each other, grasping each other tightly, fiddling with your watch or jewelry, etc. One of my public speaking coaching clients rolled and unrolled his shirt sleeves while he presented (we solved that problem by having him wear short sleeves). If you must hold something, such as your notes or the PowerPoint remote, be conscious of how you are holding it. Too often the item becomes something for you to play with unconsciously, or in the cause of notes, a crutch that prevents you from looking at the audience.
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<br>• Holding your hands behind your back. This gesture usually resembles that of a child reciting a poem at a school assembly. When not gesturing, your hands should be in the "neutral position," hanging loosely at your sides.
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<br>• Pointing at the audience. Yes, your mother was right – it's not polite to point. Try an open-handed gesture instead.
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<br>• Folding your arms across your chest. Even if you are only doing this because you feel cold, this gesture will most likely be interpreted as your closing yourself off from the audience.
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<br>• Gripping the podium. This gesture is usually accompanied by the "deer in the headlights" look. If you're using a podium, place your hands lightly on the top of it or in a relaxed hold on the edges.
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<br>• Using stilted gestures. Your gestures should be natural and flow smoothly rather than looking forced or robotic.
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<br>• Using overly rehearsed gestures. I once saw a speaker fall to his knees during his speech, which was unnecessary and struck the audience as melodramatic and insincere.
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<br>MOVEMENT MISTAKES
<br>• Moving without purpose. Most of the time you should stand confidently in one place rather than pacing back and forth or walking aimlessly. If you do need to move, it should have a purpose. For example, walk confidently to the front of the room before you begin speaking and walk with purpose to the flipchart or to the computer.
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<br>• Shifting from your weight from one foot to the other. Many people do this unconsciously and sometimes because their feet hurt (hint: wear comfortable shoes!). Instead, stand with your feet firmly planted on the floor, with your weight equally distributed on both feet.
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<br>• Hiding behind a desk, podium or flipchart. If the room configuration is set up so you are partially obscured behind something, then you have to rely more heavily on your voice and facial expressions to convey meaning. If you are nervous and feel exposed when there's nothing between you and the audience, practice, practice, practice – in front of the mirror, on video, in front of a friendly group of colleagues. If you must stand behind something, do so with assurance and not as if you are shrinking from the audience.
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<br>POSTURE MISTAKES
<br>• Standing too stiffly. Yes, you should stand up straight but it should be natural, not like you are frozen at attention. Keep your shoulders back and hold your head up so you can make eye contact. This posture conveys confidence and helps you breathe more fully.
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<br>• Slouching and keeping your head down. Not only does it prevent you from looking at the audience, but it also conveys nervousness and makes it harder for the audience to hear you.
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<br>FACIAL EXPRESSION MISTAKES
<br>• Not smiling, ever. Unless you are delivering horrible news, it is appropriate for you to smile, even in a business setting. Smiling will relax you and, in turn, relax the audience.
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<br>• Smiling too much, especially when delivering bad news. You may be smiling or even giggling because you are very nervous, but it undermines the seriousness of your message and your sincerity. If you smile broadly or giggle while announcing mass layoffs, for example, your audience will interpret it as a sign of your lack of concern.
<br>If you eliminate these body language mistakes from your presentation, you'll come across as more confident and sincere and you'll be able to communicate more effectively. Your body language will reinforce your message to the audience rather than distract from it.
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<br>About the Author: Gilda Bonanno is a speaker, trainer and coach who helps people from all walks of life improve their communication and presentation skills. Receive a FREE Special Report, "Six Mistakes to Avoid in Public Speaking, So Your Presentation Sparkles" by visiting <a href="http://www.gildabonanno.com/newsletter.aspx/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.gildabonanno.com/newsletter.aspx>
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Wii Sports
<p class="articletext">The wii sports is launched by nintendo which is a sports game. It is done to give name while lauching wii video game console. First it was launched in north america and later on in many countries like japan, australia, and europe. The wii sports is concept based on running series of games based on wii series and touch generations game. <br />
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The wii sports is a pack of five sports which is made in such a way to illustrate the motion-sensing capabilities of wii remote to many upcoming players. These five sports are tennis, baseball, bowling, golft and boxing. The wii sports helps the players to make use of wii remote for watchign mimic actions of particular games like swinging a tennis racket. This wii sports also gives thebenefits fo training and fitness methods which helps in monitoring the performances of players in each sport. <br />
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Across the globe wii sports have got bad and good both critics by its consumers like from gaming fields and entertainment industry. At present it is the booming industry in the market. In 2009 itself only selling of 45.71 million copies made a record. Also wii sports is advertized in many wii commercials , news sports and many other relatedprogrames. This wii sports have made its place in social gatherings, and among players of different generations for competiting with each other. Many of the wii sports lies on the concept of computer controlling. It follows the sequel of wii sports resort in this year only.</p>
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The Importance of a Renter's Insurance Policy
Most people who rent a home forget about buying a renter's insurance policy. It's taken for granted-and it's true-that the landlord pays if the property is damaged. But the landlord's insurance will only cover his property. What about your possessions?
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<br>You need renter's insurance whether you rent a house or an apartment. It is also important if you have a condo or townhouse where the homeowner's association (HOA) pays insurance on the exterior of your dwelling.
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<br>Renter's insurance, the same thing as tenant's insurance, is so inexpensive that it doesn't make sense to forgo it. If you buy it from your current provider of automobile insurance, you're likely to get a better rate on it than anywhere else.
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<br>This insurance will cover everything you have in your dwelling that does not belong to your landlord: Your clothes. Some or all of your kitchen appliances, and possibly a washer or dryer. Your television, your computer, and your laptop. Your jewelry. Your children's videogame systems. Your movie, music, and book collections. Even your small appliances will add up quickly in the event you have to replace everything.
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<br>Most renter's insurance will protect you not only from fire, but also from theft and vandalism. If a visitor's property is damaged, his insurance company can sue you. What about if he leaves his laptop from work at your place and it gets damaged or lost? His employer can sue you. What if his car is vandalized or struck while he is visiting you? His auto insurance company can sue you. What if your dog bites him? His health insurance company can sue you.
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<br>If someone is injured while visiting you, they can hold you responsible if, for example, you leave objects on your sidewalk or stairs and they fall. Many people scoff at the idea of family or friends suing them for damages resulting from an injury like this, but it happens. Most often, the person you know feels miserable that you are being sued because of his injury. He does not instigate the legal proceedings himself; if he has health insurance, it is the company that sues you.
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<br>It's unwise to dismiss such concerns. Don't fool yourself by saying that you don't have anything so they can't get anything if they sue you. Your wages can be attached.
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<br>You can probably obtain renter's insurance at a cost of ten to fifty bucks a month. Ask yourself how much money you would have to spend to replace everything you have. Call your insurance agent and ask him to send you a pamphlet, because it has categories to list items that you won't think of. Write down everything you have. Take photos of valuable items. Keep the list, photos, and receipts at a location other than your residence. Send a copy to your agent.
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<br>Besides the peace of mind that you'll be buying at a relatively small price, there are other benefits. If you are away from home and you lose your laptop, you can recover the cost of it. If your home is damaged by fire and flood, renter's insurance will pay for a place to stay during the repair process.
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<br>You might think renter's insurance is an expense you can't afford, but you really can't afford to dismiss it. Start out with a small policy and add a little to it each year-for your own protection.
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<br>About the Author: If you'd like to take advantage of <a href="http://www.automatedhomefinder.com/co/boulder" rel="nofollow">owning a home in Boulder</a>, be sure to visit Automated Homefinder - your <a href="http://www.automatedhomefinder.com/co" rel="nofollow">Colorado real estate experts</a>.
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<br>You need renter's insurance whether you rent a house or an apartment. It is also important if you have a condo or townhouse where the homeowner's association (HOA) pays insurance on the exterior of your dwelling.
<br>
<br>Renter's insurance, the same thing as tenant's insurance, is so inexpensive that it doesn't make sense to forgo it. If you buy it from your current provider of automobile insurance, you're likely to get a better rate on it than anywhere else.
<br>
<br>This insurance will cover everything you have in your dwelling that does not belong to your landlord: Your clothes. Some or all of your kitchen appliances, and possibly a washer or dryer. Your television, your computer, and your laptop. Your jewelry. Your children's videogame systems. Your movie, music, and book collections. Even your small appliances will add up quickly in the event you have to replace everything.
<br>
<br>Most renter's insurance will protect you not only from fire, but also from theft and vandalism. If a visitor's property is damaged, his insurance company can sue you. What about if he leaves his laptop from work at your place and it gets damaged or lost? His employer can sue you. What if his car is vandalized or struck while he is visiting you? His auto insurance company can sue you. What if your dog bites him? His health insurance company can sue you.
<br>
<br>If someone is injured while visiting you, they can hold you responsible if, for example, you leave objects on your sidewalk or stairs and they fall. Many people scoff at the idea of family or friends suing them for damages resulting from an injury like this, but it happens. Most often, the person you know feels miserable that you are being sued because of his injury. He does not instigate the legal proceedings himself; if he has health insurance, it is the company that sues you.
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<br>It's unwise to dismiss such concerns. Don't fool yourself by saying that you don't have anything so they can't get anything if they sue you. Your wages can be attached.
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<br>You can probably obtain renter's insurance at a cost of ten to fifty bucks a month. Ask yourself how much money you would have to spend to replace everything you have. Call your insurance agent and ask him to send you a pamphlet, because it has categories to list items that you won't think of. Write down everything you have. Take photos of valuable items. Keep the list, photos, and receipts at a location other than your residence. Send a copy to your agent.
<br>
<br>Besides the peace of mind that you'll be buying at a relatively small price, there are other benefits. If you are away from home and you lose your laptop, you can recover the cost of it. If your home is damaged by fire and flood, renter's insurance will pay for a place to stay during the repair process.
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<br>You might think renter's insurance is an expense you can't afford, but you really can't afford to dismiss it. Start out with a small policy and add a little to it each year-for your own protection.
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<br>About the Author: If you'd like to take advantage of <a href="http://www.automatedhomefinder.com/co/boulder" rel="nofollow">owning a home in Boulder</a>, be sure to visit Automated Homefinder - your <a href="http://www.automatedhomefinder.com/co" rel="nofollow">Colorado real estate experts</a>.
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