BODY LANGUAGE

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Introduction to Body Language
• ommunication is said to be 20% verbal and 80% non-
verbal. If you are saying something to a person but your
body language says the opposite then you are not getting
your message across.

• This section is designed to help you to maximize your

own communication skills, whilst at the same time assist
you in understanding that of others.
Importance of body language in communication:-
• Body language is part of non-verbal communication times
you can learn more about what a person is saying by
identifying their body language and what it means. Some
examples of body language include eye contact, smiling,
posture and hand gestures. Learning more about body
language can help you adjust your own and communicate
more effectively. In this article, we explain the importance
of body language in communication, detail how you can
read body language, list examples of unique body
language in different situations and offer tips for using
body language effectively.
Nonverbal cues and their meanings:-
• Facial Expression includes the eye, brow, and mouth
movements that people use as nonverbal cues. For
example, frowning, furrowing one's brow, and rolling one's
eyes are all examples of facial expressions that convey
meaning.
• Eye Contact is the use of the gaze, or looking into
someone's eyes, to communicate.
• Kinesics (Body Movement) includes nonverbal cues such
as postures and gestures. For example, slouched
shoulders tend to communicate tiredness.
• Haptics (Touch) includes nonverbal cues such as
hugging, shaking hands, and touching parts of the other
person's body like the shoulder or arm.
• Proxemics (Space) describes the perception and use of
space to communicate meaning and relational status. For
example, standing close to someone while talking to them
communicates intimacy.
 Facial exprssions and their significance:-

• Facial expressions are part of our instinctual body

language. They reveal additional, often subtle, information
about the things we say — but especially about those we
don’t say. Through facial expressions, we manifest our
emotional states outwardly, by changing our gaze,
smiling, or using other microexpressions specific to an
emotion.
Gestures and their interpretations:-
• There are different types of gestures, each with their own
meanings1. Here are some examples of common
gestures and their possible meanings2:
• A clenched fist can indicate anger in some situations or
solidarity in others.
• A thumbs up and thumbs down are often used as
gestures of approval and disapproval.
• The "okay" gesture, made by touching together the thumb
and index finger in a circle while extending the other three
fingers can be used to mean "okay" or "all right."
• Iconic gestures represent the physical attributes, or icons,
of what you’re talking about.
• Metaphoric gestures are similar to iconic gestures, but
you instead use them to represent an abstract concept.
Postures and body positioning:-
• Your posture is the natural way you hold your body. It’s
the position your body’s in while you’re sitting still and
moving. Your musculoskeletal system maintains your
posture. Muscles, ligaments and tendons work with joints
throughout your body to control your position at all times.
They adjust your body to hold you in a stable, comfortable
shape.
Eye contact and its impact:-
• Eye contact has a profound impact on our cognitive
processes and brain function. Studies have shown that
maintaining eye contact can facilitate concentration and
heighten awareness by activating specific areas of the
brain associated with focus and attention.
Vocal tone and body language correlation:-
• Vocal tone is the sound of your voice as you sing. While
there are some similarities between musical tone and
vocal tone meanings, the best way to memorize it is this:
Musical tones are the notes that you’re singing and vocal
tone is how you sound when you sing. Examples of
musical tones might be C, D, E, F, G, A, or B.
Cultural diffrence in body language:-
• Body language in different cultures around the world: A
top guide
• Facial expressions and head movements. North America.
Smile: Happiness, friendliness, …
• Hand gestures. North America. Thumbs up: Approval,
agreement, or positivity. Peace sign (V …
• Silence. North America. Silence in conversations: May
indicate discomfort, awkwardness, or …
• Greetings. North America. Handshake: Common greeting
in professional and social settings....
Tips for improving body language
• Tips for improving body language include12:
• Don't cross your arms or legs.
• Have eye contact, but don't stare.
• Don't be afraid to take up some space.
• Relax your shoulders.
• Nod when they are talking.
• Don't slouch, sit up straight.
• Lean, but not too much.
• Smile and laugh.
Thank you