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What should a speaker do with distracting gestures?

Refrain from making them.

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  1. Refrain from making them ✔
  2. Add more of them
  3. Use them on purpose

Why: One training tip is to avoid gestures that distract the audience from your message.

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A distracting gesture steals the show from your words.
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Answer: Refrain from making them. One training tip is to avoid gestures that distract the audience from your message.

  1. Public speaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_speaking
    Refrain from making gestures that distract audience.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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