What To Do with your Hands while Speaking? Effective Hand Gestures for Tour Guides

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Have you ever wondered if there are hand gestures that you should avoid while speaking? There certainly are! That’s why we created a bonus PDF resource for this Video called, ‘Talking with Your Hands - 7 Common Mistakes to Avoid’. Grab your free copy by clicking below and take a look at some of the gestures that may be holding you back.
But back to our video... If you ever look at footage of some of the world’s most successful speakers, you’ll notice that they all have one thing in common: They use LOTS of hand gestures.
A fantastic study done by the Science of People reviewed thousands of hours of the most and least popular TED talks. The least popular speakers on TED used an average of 272 hand gestures over their 18 minute talk, while the most popular TED speakers used an average of 465 hand gestures-that’s almost double!
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So if we appreciate that our hand gestures are actually an integral part of our tour - for both us and our audience - we should take some time to consider which movements are most effective.
What to do with your hands while speaking?
In this video, we’ll look at four types of effective hand gestures to put in your toolbox. There is a good chance that you are already using 'the give', 'the mime', 'the show' and 'the chop' - but in this video we’ll look at how effectively speaking with our hands is all about choosing the right gesture at the right moment.
We’ll also find your base posture, which is the position that you should gesture to, and from, when making hand movements. This will keep your motion natural looking and give you an idea of where to put your arms when not actively gesturing. We’ll also look at where 90% of your hand movements should be to avoid being distracting or confusing.

[@devanshigupta7567]

I normally use a lot of hand gestures while speaking, but yesterday, one of my relatives pointed out one of my hand gestures slightly mockingly, and since then, I have been feeling conscious of my hands. Soo I'm not a guide, but this video was really helpful!

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Thank you, this was greatly helpful and informative even years after being uploaded!

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It's THE best video on ✋ Gestures. Great insights on Ted Speakers. Amazing stuff

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You're a great teacher! Thanks for your videos)

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Wow you are so good. I loved how simple and practical the tips are. You must be a great teacher kids must love you so much.

[@shanthade]

Great stuff Thank you

[@deepikalobo7431]

I couldn't see what your resting hand looked like. A mid-long shot would've been better. but it was very informative. thank you.

[@rsimonw14]

And this is what is called constructive feedback! :)

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Good informative video... thanks sir

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Really good thanks!

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wow, its really nice. Thanks

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Helpful tips.💚

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This is what I was looking for!

[@Craul08]

Finally a video with ACTUAL INSTRUCTIONS!! Every other video is like 'just practice doing it naturally like a normal conversation.' I don't do it in a normal conversation, I don't know how to and that's why I was looking for a video.

[@Ester_Stamatakis]

Great vid as usual! Thx

[@guestfocus]

Thanks for checking it out!

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very good video

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Woohoo! This is the sixth video on hand gestures that I tried to watch tonight, and in my opinion this one's the best. Thanks for your helpful work, sir! Your style is admirable.

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[@uday189p]

Thank you

[@megdalenagonzalez-mounce1776]

Another reason learning ASL helped me with my social dysfunctions!! You would be a great signer, my friend.

[@madymohsen1633]

Thanks I need those hand gestures

[@psychopath2198]

my hands moves like a old school rapper is that okay?

[@asmirmusic4805]

yes

[@justagerman140]

😂

[@kelcritcarroll]

😳😁😁😁😁

[@GreaterCharlotteLiving]

Thank you. I should do the hand gestures you've mentioned instead of not moving my hands at all on my videos.

[@putrasmeyhoun7803]

Thank so much to you too.

[@guestfocus]

You are very welcome Putrasmey! Kelsey T

[@scottcoggins9139]

Great vid, no filler, to the point. Thanks!

[@innocentkarekezi8039]

great

[@Sterminater92]

Fantastic video. Sub'd

[@traeb7581]

I use photos (ipad) on my tour. And also sometimes a binder... how do you suggest using hand gestures when carrying something?

[@kholidasrori1228]

It's helpful tips Kelsey! Thanks. I have a question, so how to use our hand if we give information on big bus? Cos we have 1 hand with microphone for example. Kholiday, Indonesia. Thanks

[@golgumbazguide...4113]

Amezing

[@mmf6914]

Very interesting video, as a English teacher in a Tour guide course, I think this will help my students both with English language and tour guiding. If you know about other resources I could use I would really appreciate it :)

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It's helpful keep it up sir

[@mylittleshedd]

Greatt! Thank you so much!

[@guestfocus]

You are welcome Hanh Lu'u. Thanks for tuning in to Be a Better Guide! Kelsey T

[@arbatstarnongsiej2077]

When do hand gestures are not needed then ?

[@emmahonkanen4572]

👏👏👏

[@rohitnaik8214]

Where to rest oure hand. & HOW TO KEEP OUR HEAD STRAIGHT WHILE TALKING > this is my big problem. Plz tel us some exercises for head

[@Shaniloka369]

I feel like my hands gesture doesn't match my thinking. So I don't do it. It worst when they look at my hands when I used them. How should I do this?

[@min.gloriaakuamoahboateng5592]

The last gesture with attached elbows is funny

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[@daniamorim7547]

I never know what to do lol

[@Darkscenes-jp4ge]

I talk with my hands a little bit but not all the time its just natural

[@rubydove]

Are u an angel?

[@Shaniloka369]

I believe people who talks with their hands has so much confident and opposite that people don't. I don't. And it's ruin my life

[@Blackgamer-ll7eh]

is look like Joe root England cricketer

[@jaimedymen9651]

Dean Martin is the greatest

[@DineNastyLakers]

I thought the screenshot said “what to do with your hands while spanking” I thought, aren’t your hands spanking it when you spank!

[@jotaserbero]

#jokerser!!!

[@havenbastion]

Remember that if you're chopping a timeline, for instance, that your audience is experiencing left/right the opposite of you.

[@havenbastion]

...unless you're in a video.

[@brianskinner5212]

Only use your hands if you are using sign language.

[@Shaniloka369]

Why human have so many self problems?

[@ricksripsusa5450]

If Ben Rector had long hair and a beard... haha

[@CrazyTrainUSA]

It’s too easy too over do it.

[@hc509]

I watch a lot of KZbin videos to learn new things. mind you I'm an artist so most people I watch are doing something creative with their hands. But I am really triggered and find it extremely distracting when a person is just standing still and talking or sharing knowledge on KZbin and their hands are flapping all over the place. I find it extremely distracting.

[@guestfocus]

Finished Watching? Join us over in the comments section at Be a Better Guide to share your input and see what others are saying. Share any advice you have on gesturing more effectively while speaking. Any best practices you can share with the community? We’d love to hear from you! www.beabetterguide.com/ep1-what-to-do-with-your-hands-while-speaking-effective-hand-gestures-for-tour-guides/#comments

[@victoza9232]

Relax, dude. You're using way too many hand gestures, which is kind of ironic. Having your hands in constant motion is very distracting. Use them sparingly to emphasize a point.

[@WeTravelOnlyByNightAsItsSoHot]

How about if your topic is really interesting you do not need to do, every other second, hand gestures and body signs. This is repetitive and tiresome watching someone who obviously is obeying a prompt to make a hand gesture. Maybe you should liven up your talk.

[@websitesusawebsitesusa1213]

I do not agree with these people when they talk constantly moving their hands it's just over done I'm sorry I don't like it I think it's stupid it's very annoying all the young people on KZbin are doing this and it just looks hideous