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The document discusses how body language is an important form of non-verbal communication, originating from early human evolution before spoken language, with examples of common types of body language like facial expressions, gestures, postures, eye contact, and handshakes that can reveal feelings and attitudes. Proper body language at work like confident posture and eye contact can create a positive impression, while behaviors like shrugging or fidgeting may signal uncertainty or discomfort. Mastering body language can help one better understand and influence how they are perceived in professional interactions.

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Body Language PDF

The document discusses how body language is an important form of non-verbal communication, originating from early human evolution before spoken language, with examples of common types of body language like facial expressions, gestures, postures, eye contact, and handshakes that can reveal feelings and attitudes. Proper body language at work like confident posture and eye contact can create a positive impression, while behaviors like shrugging or fidgeting may signal uncertainty or discomfort. Mastering body language can help one better understand and influence how they are perceived in professional interactions.

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BODY LANGUAGE AT

WORKPLACE

ACTION SPEAKS
LOUDER THAN
THE WORDS
INTRODUCTION

 It's about matching what we see with


what we hear in the environment
surrounding the situation & drawing
a probable conclusion
 Assessing Body language begins at
an early stage in life and is dropped
before adolescence
While Interacting...
Origin of body language
 It's believed that the ability to read a
person's attitudes & thoughts by
their behavior was the original
communication system used by
humans before spoken language
evolved.
 Body language is a product of both
genetic and environmental
influences.
 Blind children will smile and laugh
even though they have never seen
a smile.
TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE
1) FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
2)GESTURES
 Movements of the hands, the head or
the body
 Gestures are based on culture
3) Postures

 Posture pertain to the manner in


which we carry ourselves
4) Dress & Accessories
 It informs the people about us
 People judge us by the way we dress, the
colour of our dress, by our shoes, our hair etc.
5)Physical Contact

Positive effect- for appreciation, affection, reassurance

Playful- for humour and playfulness

Control- to draw attention or induce compliance

Ritualistic- ritualised requirements like greetings and
departures

Task related- to accomplish tasks
6) SILENCE
 Silences are are not absence of communication
 They are integral part of interpersonal
communication
7) EYE Contact
Women are far more perceptive than men, that's what's commonly referred to as
"women's intuition"
Don’t glare into the eyes, neither shy away from looking.
Maintain a right balance
8) SPACE
TYPES OF SPACE

Intimate Personal Social Public


space space
space space
Till
1.5 ft. you
4 ft can
12 ft see
and
hear
The Handshake
Rules of Shaking Hands


DO shake people’s hands

Wipe your hands- DON’T hand anyone your sweaty
or greasy hand

Initiate the shake – respect authority and age

Smile – It doesn’t cost a thing

Make eye contact

Be firm – not limp

Avoid aggression – Don’t leave a mark like Modi

Time it right
Meaning of Few Body
Language Traits
Hands
The most expressive body part
Palms down:
Confidence, assertiveness, dominance.

Palms up:
Vulnerability, nona-ggression, congeniality,
humility, uncertainty.
Lips
The most emotional body part

Lip compression: Indicates


even slight resistance,
negative feelings or stress.

Slight drooping: May be


the first sign of unsaid grief,
sadness or disappointment.
Shoulders
 Shrugging: Indicates self-doubt and
uncertainty.
Eyes
Are the mirror of our minds
Bad Body Language
 Tightly crossed arms
 Rolling on your heels
 Lazing about on a chair
 Shoulder shrugs
 Playing with your hair
 Pulling your ear
 Touching your face
 Foot tapping or pen drumming
 Clenching your fists
Remember
 At any space some one is measuring
you as you measure others.
 The best of you has to be
represented at your workspace.
 Every part of you communicates, so
Beware of how you train your body
to communicate.
A little exercise for you!

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