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Reading PeopleGestures

Hands That Hide, Hands That Show

Your hands help you think, and help others believe you

You can picture exactly how the box should fit. Why does your helper keep doing something different from what you mean?

You'll find out

  • The picture your words leave out
  • Hands that lighten an explanation
  • A clearer way to make your case

Why it matters

Make your explanation easier to follow, so useful ideas do not get lost between your words and someone else’s picture.

About 3 min6 interactive slides · 5 questionsLesson 30 · Zone 4

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