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If you naturallygesture, do so.

The use of hands in a presentation could easily be the topic of an entire book, but for our purposes, think of gestures as women often think of makeup. Too much, and you’ll start to look like a clown. Too little, and you’ll likely fade into the walls. The right amount will add color, interest, and attractiveness to the content of your presentation and to you as the presenter.

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