NONVERBAL

COMMUNICATION: FACIAL
EXPRESSIONS
Khrystyna Baryliak
 NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

• Nonverbal communication is the transfer of information through the use of body

language including eye contact, facial expressions, gestures and more.
• It has been suggested that body language may account for between 60 to 65% of
all communication.
 FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

• the most universal forms of

body language;
• convey fear, anger, sadness, and
happiness;
• are similar throughout the
world.
 THE EYES
The eyes are frequently referred to as the
"windows to the soul" since they are capable of
revealing a great deal about what a person is
feeling or thinking. When evaluating body
language, pay attention to the following eye
signals.
 EYE GAZE

• When a person looks directly into your eyes while having a conversation, it indicates that they
are interested and paying attention.
• On the other hand, it might indicate that the person is distracted, uncomfortable, or trying to
conceal his or her real feelings.
 BLINKING

• People often blink more rapidly when they are feeling distressed or uncomfortable. Infrequent
blinking may indicate that a person is intentionally trying to control his or her eye movements.
 THE EYEBROWS

Eyebrows can be:

• Raised and arched (showing surprise)

• Lowered and knit together (often meaning anger,
sadness, or fear)
• Drawn up in the inner corners (which could convey
sadness)
 THE MOUTH

Smiling is perhaps one of the greatest body

language signals, but smiles can also be
interpreted in many ways.
When evaluating body language, pay attention to the following mouth and lip signals:
• Pursed lips.
• Lip biting.
• Covering the mouth.
• Turned up or down.