KINESICS - PALMS
Human palms are used to give one of the most powerful signals given by human palms. Some of these are:
(a) Open palm gesture while talking or speaking
This stands for openness and frankness. It is very valuable when you are making an oral presentation. It shoes a positive personality.
(b) An open palm pointing upwards
It indicates submissiveness, as if asking for alms.
(c) An open palm but pointing downwards
It reflects authority. The person is in command. If request is given to subordinate, it is acceptable. However, if request is given to a colleague with open palm pointing downwards, he may feel annoyed.
(d) Palm closed in to a fist but forefinger pointing
By this gesture, the speaker is beating his listener in to submission. It is one of the most irritating gestures a speaker can use. If you are a habitual finger pointing type, try palm up or palm down positions. These lead to more relaxed attitude that has a more positive effect on others.
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