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    Non-verbal communication conveys 65% of communication content according to studies. It includes facial expressions, eye contact, body posture, gestures, clothing, and other physical cues. Non-verbal communication falls into categories including the physical, like facial expressions and body motions; aesthetic through art forms; signs and symbols; and kinesis or body language. Body language cues like crossed arms, foot tapping, and eye contact can provide clues to states like confidence, aggression, boredom, and more. Interpreting non-verbal signals accurately adds context to what is said verbally.

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    Non-verbal communication conveys 65% of communication content according to studies. It includes facial expressions, eye contact, body posture, gestures, clothing, and other physical cues. Non-verbal communication falls into categories including the physical, like facial expressions and body motions; aesthetic through art forms; signs and symbols; and kinesis or body language. Body language cues like crossed arms, foot tapping, and eye contact can provide clues to states like confidence, aggression, boredom, and more. Interpreting non-verbal signals accurately adds context to what is said verbally.

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    Non Verbal Communications and body language

    Communication is a process of sending and

    receiving signals that enables humans to share messages , attitudes and signals Although we tend to relate communication with speech , it is of two types:
    Verbal Non Verbal

    What is Non Verbal Communication?


    Non Verbal Communication includes Facial Expression Eye Contact Tone of Voice Body Posture Motions Positioning within Groups Clothes/Dress

    Social Anthropologist , Prof. T Hall says that

    Only 35% of communications is transmitted through verbal form of communications and remaining 65% is through non verbal forms of communications
    His actions were so loud . I could barely hear

    what he was saying

    Categories of Non Verbal Communication


    Physical
    Facial Expressions Tone of Voice Sense of Touch Sense of Smell Body Motions

    Aesthetic
    Form of Communication through creative

    expressions
    Painting Playing Music Sculpturing

    Signs
    These play a pivotal role in non verbal

    communication

    Symbolic
    Use of religious symbols or status symbols

    What is Kinesis ?

    Kinesis or Body Language


    Refers to body motions such as Foot Tapping Shrugs Eye Movement ( Winking , facial expressions and gestures ) Drumming

    Facial Expressions
    Face is the index of mind Lips, eyes and the muscles can express many

    feelings It can also be deceived by manipulation

    Eyes
    Stare or fixed gaze suggests involvement ,

    wonder or eye disapproval Raised look shows dominance Downcast look suggests weakness or surrender Direct eye contact suggests honesty and neutral attitude

    Behaviour Interpretation
    Non Verbal Behaviour Brisk , erect Walk Standing with hands on hips Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly Sitting , legs apart Arms crossed on chest Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched Interpretation Confidence Agression Boredom Open, relaxed Defensiveness Dejection

    Contd.
    Hands to cheek Touching , slightly rubbing nose Rubbing the eye Hands clasped behind the back Locked ankles Head resting in hands , eyes downcast Rubbing Hands Evaluation, Thinking Rejection , doubt , lying Doubt, disbelief Apprehension , doubt , frustration Apprehension Boredom Anticipation

    What do the following Images signify?

    Interpreting Body Language


    Open Responsive Forward Reflective Back

    Combative

    Fugitive

    Closed

    Thank You Any Questions?

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