A floor manager hand-signals talent to slow down and stretch out what he/she is saying by
A) pantomime "pulling taffy" with hands
B) A "slit the throat" motion with the arm
C) Putting hands out in front of body, flat, and push downward
D) Arm extended straight up, palm facing talent

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The "pulling taffy" hand signal is a common way for a floor manager to indicate to the talent that they need to slow down and stretch out their speech or performance. This mimics the action of stretching something, symbolizing the need to extend the time.

A Floor Manager Hand-Signals Talent to Slow Down and Stretch