BODY LANGUAGE

BY
N.VIJAYARAM
IIIyr, ECE-B
WHAT IS BODY LANGUAGE?
Body language is a broad term for forms of
communication using body movements or gestures

It also includes the most subtle movements of the

body which also includes winking.

Body Language can also incorporate the use of facial

expressions
CLASSIFICATION
• It is the interpretation of body language such as
facial expressions and gestures.
Kinesics

• It is to describe the measurable distances between

people as they interact.Also called Personal Space.
Proxemics

• The non-verbal elements of communication used to

modify meaning and convey emotion. Expressed
consciously or unconsciously, and it includes pitch,
Paralanguage volume and intonation of speech.
Territories & Zone
1.
Intimate
Zone

2.
The 4
Personal
Zone
Zones 3. Social
Zone

are:
4. Public
Zone
 HANDSHAKES
Taking the Control

Giving the Control

Shake like a Man

 BAD HANDSHAKES
Stiff Arm Thrust

Fingertip Grab

The Arm Pull

 BODY GESTURES

Superiority Hand Gripping Upper Arm Grip

Wrist
 SOME MORE GESTURES

Dominant Mouth Guard Nose Rubbing

Personality
 ARM BARRIERS

Standard Arm Hostile Firm Stand Superior

Cross Attitude Taken Attitude
And some postures that we all do
recognize……..
Hence Body language plays an important role in one-on-one
communications and group communications

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