Gestures and hand placement...

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are irrelevant during a speech presentation.
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are the responsibility of the audience.
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should be spontaneous.
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should be planned and rehearsed.
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In the context of public speaking, gestures and hand placement:

  • Should be planned and rehearsed. This approach ensures that your body language complements your message, enhances your delivery, and helps engage the audience effectively. Spontaneous gestures can sometimes be distracting if not aligned with the speech content.

While spontaneity can add naturalness to a presentation, having deliberate and rehearsed gestures ensures they are meaningful and reinforce your message.