ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS Even when we dont talk, we unconsciously let our mood, thoughts, attitude

and emotions out.

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WHAT IS BODY LANGUAGE?

Body Language is the unspoken communication that goes on in every Face-to-Face encounter with another human being. It tells you others true feelings towards you and how well your words are being received.

Research tells us at least 85% of all meaningful communication is nonverbal, unspoken. You do read ones body language louder than the words that come out of ones mouth.
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If you

DO thisit means this

Yawning I am feeling terribly bored Scratching the head I am tired if this Biting the lower lip I dont know; Im not confident about this Tapping the foot I want to get on the next thing; Im bored Fidgeting in a chair Im feeling uncomfortable
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The most expressive parts of the body: EYES The eyes are a window to the soul

 THE DIRECT LOOK THE SIDELONG GLANCE THE CONCENTRATED GAZE THE BLANK STARE BLINKING
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WHILE SPEAKING:
Maintain eye contact. If you have trouble looking at someone in the eye, simply focus on something in his or her face. Dont look at bad listeners who may distract you.
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FACE. Face is a book where men may read strange matters.

 Most expressive part of the body Highly flexible Spontaneous reactions Just through our facial expressions we can express our: Respect for others Attitude Feelings Overall Personality
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HANDS. Limp hands do no magic

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HANDS
LIMP HANDS RELAXED HANDS RESTLESS HANDS CLENCHED HANDS

FINGERS
Pointing the index finger Steeple Cracking of knuckles
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ARMS
CROSSED OR FOLDED ARMS ARMS BEHIND THE BACK WHAT DO THESE GESTURES MEAN? Mouth covering Putting objects in the mouth Scratching the neck

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 Touching the nose Resting the cheek on the palm Stroking the chin

THE HANDSHAKES Gesture of welcome.

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Ways of shaking hands

The palm down thrust The palm up position The dead fish handshake The knuckle grinder handshake The stiff arm handshake The finger-tip grab handshake The arm pull handshake The politicians handshake The firm handshake
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STYLES OF SITTING
Sitting on the edge of the chair Leg over the arm of the chair Straddling the chair Rocking in the chair Fidgeting The Lincolnesque position

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Proxemics
Proxemics, derived from the Latin term Proxemus meaning "nearest" is how people communicate non-verbally through the use of territory. Why is Proxemics important?

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 The "zones" are represented through cultural conditioning (territory) and learned body queus (non-verbal). Typically the large zone includes an avoidance of touch. Some people may perceive this behavior as reserved, distant, and void of emotion. Small zone is typified by a close personal contact between individuals.

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 Public space constitutes 12'-25'. A familiar example is of a speaker in front of an audience at a rally. Social space generally consists of 4'-12'. Most commonly this is experienced at a business meetings. Personal space is often called the 3' bubble. It is described through the verbiage of "leg room." Intimate space is considered 6"-18", ands commonly recognized through personal and intimate relations.
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AVOID
HUNCHING THE SHOULDERS SLOUCHING IN A CHAIR LEANING FORWARD WITH THE HEAD RESTING ON ONE HAND CONSTANTLY SHIFTING POSITION BEING STIFF WHILE WALKING WALKING HESITANTLY WALKING WITH YOUR HEAD DOWN
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Some of the positive traits:

Start and end your day with a positive attitude. Display confidence and enthusiasm in your movements & gestures. Smile. Add humour- warm personality

See that your gait is relaxed and graceful.

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 Maintain eye contact while speaking. Avoid fidgeting while speaking or listening. While conversing, nod agreement and occasionally express it verbally.

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 GUESS WHAT THE FOLLOWING GESTURES MEAN:

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 Attentive
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Anger
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Anxious
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 Bored

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Cheerful
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Confident
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Confused
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Depressed
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Devastated
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Eager
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Excited
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Fed up
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Frustrated
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Grieving
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Guilty
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Hateful
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Hurt
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Laughing
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Mean
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Lazy
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Peaceful
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Scared
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Shocked
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Sorry
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Surprised
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Unsure
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Worried
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 However, for body language to be interpreted as positive and genuine, it is important to be natural. The Way you carry yourself & the way you gesticulate conveys a lot about you. Be natural, think optimistically & others will see you as a confident and friendly person.
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YOU DONT GET A SECOND CHANCE TO MAKE THE FIRST IMPRESSION.

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