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Understanding Body Language Essentials

Body language is an important form of non-verbal communication that conveys 55% of our messaging. It includes facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, posture, and other physical behaviors. Certain body language signals like eye contact, handshakes, smiling, and posture can communicate confidence, engagement, respect and other meanings depending on cultural contexts. It is important to be aware of one's own body language and avoid signals that could convey negative messages like lack of confidence, disinterest or dishonesty.

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Understanding Body Language Essentials

Body language is an important form of non-verbal communication that conveys 55% of our messaging. It includes facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, posture, and other physical behaviors. Certain body language signals like eye contact, handshakes, smiling, and posture can communicate confidence, engagement, respect and other meanings depending on cultural contexts. It is important to be aware of one's own body language and avoid signals that could convey negative messages like lack of confidence, disinterest or dishonesty.

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  • Body Language Introduction: Introduces the concept of body language and its importance in communication, setting the stage for deeper exploration into various aspects.
  • Eye Contact: Explores the nuances of eye contact, explaining the implications of too much or too little eye connection in interpersonal communications.
  • Smile & Laugh: Discusses the role of facial expressions, especially smiling and laughing, in revealing true intentions and emotions.
  • Handshake: Describes the significance of handshakes in social and professional contexts, offering guidance on proper technique and etiquette.
  • Posture & Gesture: Highlights various body postures and gestures, detailing their potential interpretations and effects in communication.
  • Avoiding Negative Language: Provides strategies to avoid negative body language cues, encouraging a positive presence in communication situations.
  • Improving Body Language: Suggests ways to enhance body language, motivating individuals to embrace positive communication habits through various inspirational messages.
  • Conclusion: Concludes the presentation with expressions of gratitude in various languages, reinforcing the theme of universal communication.

BODY LANGUAGE

PRESENTED BY:
RADHIKA TOTLA (2018PBM5282)
VIKAS SHARMA(2018PBM5276)
BODY LANGUAGE
Have you ever heard anyone say,

"His actions spoke so loudly,


I couldn't hear what he said?
BODY LANGUAGE (CONTD...)
• Body language comes in clusters of signals
and postures, depending on the internal
emotions and mental states.
• Non-verbal communication includes facial
expressions, eye contact, tone of voice, body
posture and motions, and positioning within
groups.
• It may also include the way we wear our
clothes or the silence we keep.
What's your body telling you?
Body language: The gestures, poses,
movements, and expressions that a person uses
to communicate.

7 % VERBAL (Conveyed through words)


38 % VOCAL (intonation , pitch, pauses , etc)
55 % NON VERBAL (body language)
BODY LANGUAGE
Eye Contact Shaking Hands
Smile & Laugh Posture & Gesture
EYE Contact
• Talking to an individual
• Listening to someone
• Talking to a group
• Arguing
• Attracting someone
• Loving someone
EYE Contact
Too much eye contact: dominance, lack of
respect, threat, wish to insult
Too little eye contact: not paying attention,
impolite, insincere, shy
Withdrawing eyes: signal of submission.
Smile & Laugh
Facial Expression
Face is the index of Mind
The eyes, the lips and the muscles express
many feelings
It can also be deceived by manipulation
Handshake
It is commonly done in meeting, greeting, parting, offering congratulations, expressing gratitude,
or completing an agreement.
Handshaking : Remember
•Stand up
•Step or Lean Forward
•Make Eye Contact
•Have a pleasant or animated face
•Shake hands
•Greet the other person and repeat his or her
name
Handshakes to Avoid
Dominant Handshake Politician

The Twister DEAD FISH


Posture & Gesture
•SOME COMMON GESTURES • RUBBING PALM TOGETHER : positive
expectation
• SHOULDER SHRUG : I don’t know
• THUMB AND FINGER RUB : money
• PUFFED CHEST : pride or achievement expectancy
• SUCKED STOMACH : I am not as fat as I • HANDS CLENCHED TOGETHER :
look confident
• FINGER CROSSING : protection • STEEPLING HANDS : frustrated , request
• EYELID PULLING : be alert
• NOSE TAPPING : mind your own business
• THUMB UPPING : best luck , victory
Posture & Gesture
Avoiding Negative Language: BL
•Avoid lack of eye contact. Force yourself to look others in the eye when greeting, talking, and
especially when listening.
•Avoid mumbling. Speak a bit slower and get it right. You will attract more people you like being
around.
•Don’t be afraid to take up some space.
•Don’t slouch; sit up straight .
•Lean, but not too much.
•Don’t stand too close.
•Avoid extraneous body movements.
Avoiding Negative Language: BL
•Finger drumming, scratching, twitching, and darting eyes around room.
•Avoid hiding your hands and palms. Evasive people with secrets don't show their hands.
•Avoid closed body postures, like arms folded across chest. Do keep your posture open, except
your legs.
•Avoid touching face when speaking. Rubbing nose, eyes, ears, head, or neck shows doubt in what
you are saying or hearing.
•Avoid an unblinking stare and the same facial expression. Blink normally and nod your head to
show agreement, and that you are still alive and not bored to death.
IMPROVING YOUR BODY LANGUAGE
BE FEARLESS, BE FLAWED.
LET GO
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH PEOPLE YOU
ADMIRE.
BEING PASSIONATE!
B+
LAST AND THE MOST
IMPORTANT…
BE A GOOD HUMAN!

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