Body Language

BODY LANGUAGE
KINESICS - the technical term for body

language. Kinesics is pronounced 'kineesicks'
with stress on the 'ee'). The word kinesics was

first used in English in this sense in the 1950s,
from the Greek word kinesis, meaning motion.
DEFINITION
Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, which consists of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signals almost entirely subconsciously. "Body language is the unconscious and conscious transmission and interpretation of feelings, attitudes, and moods, through: body posture, movement, physical state, position and relationship to other bodies, objects and surroundings, facial expression and eye movement, (and this transmission and interpretation can be quite different to the spoken words)."
NATURE OF BODY LANGUAGE
Acquired with no formal training. Controlled by social norms. Body language provide clues as to the attitude or state of mind of a person. For example, it may indicate aggression, attentiveness, boredom, relaxed state, pleasure,amusement, and intoxication, among many other clues.
TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE
Postures Gestures Facial Expressions Eye contact Bodily Contact Appearance Silence
POSTURES
Posture is the way we hold ourselves, the way we stand or sit. it indicates something about our feelings and thoughts, attitude and health. Stiff postures show tension.
Comfortably leaning back conveys a relax mood. it expresses negativity or refusing.

Eagerly leaning forward shows the listeners interest and attentiveness.
GESTURES
Gestures are the physical movements of our arms, legs, hands, torsos and head nods. In oral communication proper coordination of speech and gestures render communication effective.
HAND GESTURES
This is sign means good job or I agree.
V FOR VICTORY
A OK - PERFECT
CONTD.
THUMBS UP - THAT'S GREAT
FINGERS CROSSED
THUMBS DOWN
CONTD.
STOP - THAT'S ENOUGH
COME ON - HURRY UP
STAY AWAY / TALK TO THE HAND STOP AND CALM DOWN
FACIAL EXPRESSION
The following basic human emotions are generally used, recognized, and part of humankind's character :
Happiness Sadness Fear Disgust Surprise
Contd.
The expression on the face is the most obvious aspect of body language.
A cheerful face or gloomy face influences most people. Eyebrows and lips are the most mobile parts of the face. An eyebrow raised unconsciously can convey disbelief or surprise.
EYE CONTACT
The eyes are often considered to be the windows of the soul
Contd.
According to Nalph theory developed in the 1960s.

Eyes tend to look right when the brain is imagining or creating . Left when the brain is recalling or remembering. Widening eyes means interest, appeal, invitation. Rubbing eye or eyes means disbelief, upset, or tiredness.
BODILY CONTACT
Another vital component you need to bring to any interpersonal encounter is a firm handshake. Men's handshakes are typically strong and firm because they naturally have a stronger grip.
HAND SHAKE ETTIQUETTE

1)
2)
3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)
Begin With an Oral Introduction of Yourself Shake web-to-web, three times maximum. Pump Your Hand Only 2-3 Times Hold the person's hand firmly. Do Not Use a Forceful Grip Maintain constant eye contact. Avoid Offering a Fish Hand. One Hand is Better than Two . Shaking a Sweaty Hand . Ending a Handshake .
APPEARANCE
How your presentation is received will be determined by how you present yourself . Make sure that whatever you wear is neat, tidy and clean.
SILENCE
Quite often silence indicates a lack of interest or insecurity however, it can also be used as a power movement to convey confidence simply by keeping your chin up, your spine straight and stiff and your eye contact steady.
SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE BODY LANGUAGE
Dont cross your arms or legs . Have eye contact, but dont stare . Dont be afraid to take up some space . Relax your shoulders . Dont slouch, sit up straight . Lean, but not too much . Smile and laugh .
CONTD.
Keep you head up . Slow down a bit . Dont fidget . Use your hands more confidently . Lower your drink . Dont stand too close . Keep a good attitude . Dont touch your face .

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BODY LANGUAGE

KINESICS - the technical term for body

with stress on the 'ee'). The word kinesics was

from the Greek word kinesis, meaning motion.

NATURE OF BODY LANGUAGE

TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE

Comfortably leaning back conveys a relax mood. it expresses negativity or refusing.

This is sign means good job or I agree.

THUMBS UP - THAT'S GREAT

STOP - THAT'S ENOUGH

STAY AWAY / TALK TO THE HAND STOP AND CALM DOWN

Happiness Sadness Fear Disgust Surprise

The eyes are often considered to be the windows of the soul

HAND SHAKE ETTIQUETTE

SOME WAYS TO IMPROVE BODY LANGUAGE

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