Body Language
Body Language
Body Language
MEANING
Body language refers to any kind of bodily movement or posture, including facial expression, which transmits a message to the observer. It is the communication of personal feelings, emotions, attitudes, thoughts through body movements either consciously or unconsciously , voluntarily or unvoluntarily.
Zone Distances
How People Judge us ! 55% - Body Language 38% -Verbal Tone 7-10% - Verbal Content. If your body language does not match your words, you are wasting your time.
Just as verbal language differs from culture to culture, so the non-verbal language may also differ.
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PALM POWER
One of the least noticed but most powerful non-verbal signals is given by the human palm.
SHAKING HANDS
One of the three basic attitudes is transmitted through hand shake.
Finger tip grade:main aim is to keep the receiver at a distance. Double handed:using both the hands to express sincerity and trust.
Politicians Handshake
Gesture
UK & USA
Everything is OK
Japan
Money
France
Zero/nothing
Lift Please !
Youve lost it !
Open/ Honest
Smart/Confident/ Superior
I am Honest, Harmless
Shame, Embarrassment
Explaining
Confused, Indecisive
Boredom
Frustration
Frustration
Frustration
Interested Evaluation
Judging
Chin Stroking
Aggressive
Hands on Hip
Superiority, readiness
Straightening tie, brushing imaginary dust from the shoulder, rearranging cuff links, shirt, coat and other clothing.
Dominant, Egoistic
Arm Barrier
Telling a lie
Posture
Head Up
Shoulders Relaxed
Leg Barrier
Ready to Proceed
American 4
I can see you have some ideas on this. Id be interested in your opinion
Straddling a Chair
Hands on Hip
Ankle Lock
Negative / Defensive Attitude
EYES
Expressions
Arms crossed on chest -Defensiveness Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched -Dejection Hand to cheek -Evaluation, thinking Touching, slightly rubbing nose -Rejection, doubt, lying Rubbing the eye -Doubt, disbelief
Hands clasped behind back -Anger, frustration, apprehension Locked ankles -Apprehension Head resting in hand, eyes downcast Boredom Rubbing hands -Anticipation Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossed -Confidence, superiority
Open palm -Sincerity, openness, innocence Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Negative evaluation Tapping or drumming fingers -Impatience Steepling fingers -Authoritative Patting/fondling hair -Lack of selfconfidence; insecurity
Tilted head -Interest Stroking chin -Trying to make a decision Looking down, face turned away -Disbelief Biting nails -Insecurity, nervousness Pulling or tugging at ear Indecisive
Stand up straight with your shoulders back.Hold your head high. Walk confidently and naturally. Firm handshake. Proper grooming. Smile. Do not cross your arms.