Are you using gestures when presenting for an international audience? Thumbs up? But do you know if “thumbs up” has the same meaning for every member of your audience or are you offending (part
of) your audience?
Gestures are a form of nonverbal communication that you can use to strengthen your message when used wisely. A well placed gesture can enhance the quality and effectiveness of your presentation.
Be aware that gestures can have different meaning for different people. Avoid embarrassing mistakes and make sure that the gestures that you plan to use during a presentation will be understood
in the intended manner by your audience.