Hand Raise

In both physical and virtual meetings, the “hand raise” is a fundamental way for participants to signal their desire to speak or ask a question. In virtual meetings, this is often done through digital features like a virtual hand-raise button or emoji. Raising one’s hand is a polite and orderly way to indicate engagement and ensures that participants have an equal opportunity to contribute to the conversation. It allows the meeting facilitator to maintain control over the discussion and provides a structured approach to managing the flow of communication.