EYE CONTACT (Revisited and Extended)

The eyes are the most essential organs of gesture. They can reflect countless moods and signal everything from willing acceptance to absolute rejection—some important reminders for those presenting to an audience.

* Look at people. Don’t look over them, under them or around them.

* Engage people individually and collectively through eye contact. Rest on individuals and cover the audience.

* Make your eyes friendly, encouraging and inviting.

* Avoid flat or hostile eyes.

* Eyes are the most critical parts of the anatomy regarding gesture.