Group -2

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Mahesh Bitla Group Leader Neha Malhotra Naina Jagesha Bhavik Shah Vijay Runwal 6. Navjot Singh 7. Mayuresh Chavan 8. Paras Haria 9. Sharandeep Kaur 10. Anurag kalantri

BODY LANGUAGE

Beyond Words

We do not have bodies; we are our bodies

What is Body Language

Body language is unspoken or non verbal communication Important element in face to face communication Reflects ones thoughts, feelings, attitude.

Type of Body Language

PHYSICAL/SIGNS

SYMBOLS

ASTHETIC

Facial Expressions The Eye Gestures & Postures

Cloths/ Dress Names Symbolic Acts

Artistic objects
Performances

Physical
Facial Expression Eye contact Hand Movement Body posture Leg Movement Gestures

Physical
FACIAL EXPRESSION
The face is the index of the heart
Reflection of our thoughts Important role in face to face communication

Physical
THE EYE
Direct eye contact communicates feelings and attitude. Seeing is more important than hearing in communication.
Look a person in the eye when you talk to him

Physical
BODY POSTURE & GESTURES
Legs and feet communication Arms communication Hand communication Walking communication Fingers communication

Symbols
Symbols act as communication short-cuts that convey one or more messages. Types of symbols Dress- traffic police mens uniform Names/ brands/logos- Ferrari logo

Aesthetic
This is the type of communication that takes place through creative expressions: playing instrumental music-Rahul Joshis Music clinic Dancing. For eg: Bharatnatyam painting and sculpturing. For eg: MF Hussains Painting, Mona lisa

Importance of body language

Have you ever heard anyone say, "His actions spoke so loudly I couldn't hear what he said Like any spoken language, body language has words, sentences and punctuation. Research has shown that most people pay more attention to, and believe more readily, their impression of how a person acts through body language than what is said through words.

Why is Body Language important?

Body language plays a big role in
intuition as it gives us messages about the other person, that we can interpret at an intuitive level.

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38%

Uses of body language

When words are inadequate
Subconsciously / inner feelings and thoughts. Used to express feelings

Importance of Body language

Learning to use confident body language can improve our job opportunities. Learning to interpret body language correctly can prevent misunderstandings. Body language can convince others to accept what we have to say.

That is What we say is less important than how we say..

Interpretation of Body Language

NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR , INTERPRETATION

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

Confidence Readiness, aggression

Boredom

Open, relaxed Defensiveness Dejection

Interpretation of Body Language

NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR Hand to cheek Touching, slightly rubbing nose Rubbing the eye Hands clasped behind back Locked ankles Head resting in hand, eyes downcast INTERPRETATION

Evaluation, thinking Rejection, doubt, lying Doubt, disbelief Anger, frustration, apprehension Apprehension Boredom

Avoiding Misinterpretation
Lighten up, dont take yourself too seriously. Relax a bit, smile and laugh when someone says something funny . People will be a lot more inclined to listen to you if you seem to be a positive person.

Avoiding Misinterpretation
But don t be the first to laugh at your own jokes, it makes you seem nervous and needy. Smile when you are introduced to someone but don t Keep a smile plastered on your face, youll seem in sincere

Dont Cross Your Arms Or Legs

You have probably already heard you shouldnt cross your arms as it might make you seem defensive or guarded. This goes for your legs too. Keep your arms and legs open.

Use Your Hands More Confidently

Instead of fidgeting with your hands and scratching your face use them to communicate what you are trying to say. Use your hands to describe something or to add weight to a point you are trying to make . But don t use them to much or it might become distracting .

Have Eye Contact But Dont Stare

If there are several people you are talking to give them all Some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening Keeping too much eye-contact might creep people out. Giving no eye-contact might make you seem insecure.

Dont stand too close

One of the things we learned from Seinfeld is that everybody gets weirded out by a close-talker. Let people have their personal space , dont invade it

Keep a good attitude

Last but not least, keep a positive, open and relaxed attitude .How you feel will come through in your Body language and can make a major difference.

A Small Class Exercise

So What Does This Mean?

Confidence Authority

Appealing

So What Does This Mean?

Can I help! Trust me!

Youre in good
hands! Helping Hand

So What Does This Mean?

Dejected
Disappointed

Lost it.

So What Does This Mean?

Now just stop that! Get out of here! Defensive Oppositional

POSSESS THE BEST BODY LANGUAGE DEAR FUTURE MANAGERS!!!

Wishing you all the Success!!