Which of the Following Statements Is Good Advice for Salespeople

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is good advice for salespeople concerned about proper use of hand gestures in the United States?

• A) Avoid dropping your hands down by your sides while presenting and keeping them there.
• B) Do not expose your palm to your prospect because that gesture sends negative or "stop" signals.
• C) When making a presentation before a group, keep hand gestures to a minimum so you'll appear confident about your topic.
• D) Using the hand in a slicing motion signals the other person to cut their comments short.
• E) All of the above.

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