The Application of Gestures in Hosting Skills

The Application of Gestures in Hosting Skills

Gesture is a kind of body language that the owner uses the movements of palm, finger, fist and arm to express his thoughts and feelings. It is a special language, and its direction, position, speed and strength are all related to emotion. On the host, the proper use of gestures plays an important role in strengthening the lack of language, forming the host's body image, and enhancing the host's attraction, persuasion, appeal and rich expressive force.

The Application of Gestures in Hosting Skills

Let's talk about the range and significance of gestures first. The range of gesture activities can be divided into three areas: upper, middle and lower. In addition, there are inner and outer zones.

The upper area refers to above the shoulder. Gestures move in this area, generally expressing ideals, hopes, joy, congratulations, etc. Inward and upward gestures (palms up) usually mean positive affirmation. The middle area is from shoulder to waist. Gestures in this area, mostly describe things and explain the meaning of things, generally have no strong sense of color. The lower area refers to below the waist. Gestures in this respect generally express disgust, opposition, criticism, disappointment, etc. Outward and downward gestures (palm down) usually mean negation.

This distinction is very rough. In fact, palm, finger and fist have different meanings in different directions and forms. Due to space reasons, we only talk about the use of fingers.

Hold out your right thumb: it means big and powerful;

Hold out the little finger of the right hand: indicating weakness;

Hold out your right index finger: it means one, ten, one hundred, one thousand, ten thousand. ...

Pull the finger of the right hand with the finger of the left hand: indicating counting;

Stretch the remaining fingers: indicating other different numbers;

Hold out your right index finger shoulder height: a straight line;

Stretch out your right index finger and draw an arc in the air: an arc;

Stretch out your right index finger and draw a semicircle in the air: it means semicircle;

Draw a circle in the air with the index finger of your right hand: to represent a circle;

Put your left and right index fingers in the middle: in pairs.

Because hands have rich meanings, therefore, in the broadcast host, gestures must not be used indiscriminately. Generally speaking, the use of gestures should follow the following principles.

(1) According to the needs of content and emotion. As the saying goes, "There must be a finger in the hand and a reason in the foot." Don't move your hands, don't mess your feet ";

(2) To have a distinct personality, which is determined by the host's different gender, age, figure, temperament and personality;

③ Accurate and vivid. The so-called "accuracy" means that gestures should be able to convey feelings properly. The so-called "bright" means that the gestures should be clear;

④ Concise and moderate;

⑤ Natural and elegant.

Ok, that's all for today's program. I hope I can bring you some gains. Let's meet at the same time next week.

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