In class this week, I found the activity where we mirrored each other very interesting. It just made me want to stand there and do nothing- but I feel as if that would be just as awkward as some of the hand gestures people were using. The lesson that I learned from this is that there has to be a balance. You can't always to nothing and you can't always do something with your hands. I guess it comes back to all things in moderation, right? (Haha!) But seriously; in order to be an effective presenter you have to know when to use your hands and when to stand still. I think the book hit it spot on when it said, "nothing but practice helps you get better." I'm excited to practice so I can become a more effective speaker.
Haha I totally felt the exact same way when we did the mirror activity. I felt so awkward! It was just weird. But you did well explaining why it's awkward and that we need to use our hand gestures wisely. Great job girl!
ReplyDeleteI definitely felt the same way. I feel like I was doing things that I normally wouldn't do while presenting just because I felt so awkward. It's definitely something to pay attention to though, so you don't look ridiculous while in front of a group!
ReplyDeleteI thought it was amusing to watch my partner feel self-conscience and appear not quite sure what to do while I mimicked her, but I understand what you mean. The presentations each of our groups get to do will be an interesting way to see what we have learned from all this. I'm just hoping I don't look ridiculous as I'm sure everyone is hoping they don't look ridiculous when they present either.
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