PRESENTATION ON

BODY LANGUAGE

What is objective of communication?

The main objective of communication is to attain a common understanding.

The Communication Process

MEDIUM

BARRIER
SENDER BARRIER RECEIVER

FEEDBACK/RESPONSE

What are the common ways of communication?

INTRODUCTION
Humans pride themselves on their
seemingly unique ability to verbalize feelings and ideas.

While the mouth tells one story, gestures

and posture may tell a different story.

Body Language
The bodily gestures , postures and facial expressions by which a person communicate nonverbally with others.

Basic Types of Body Language postures

1.OPEN / CLOSED
People with arms folded and legs crossed and bodies turned away are signaling that they are rejecting messages. People showing open hands, fully facing you and both feet planted on the ground are accepting them.

2.FORWARD/
BACK
When people are leaning forward and pointing towards you they are actively accepting or rejecting the message. When they are leaning back, looking up at the ceiling, they are

Types of body language

Aggressive body language: Showing physical

threat. Attentive body language: Showing real interest. Bored body language: Just not being interested. Closed body language: Many reasons are closed. Deceptive body language: Seeking to cover up lying or other deception.

 Defensive body language: Protecting self from

attack. Dominant body language: Dominating others. Emotional body language: Identifying feelings. Evaluating body language: Judging and deciding about something. Greeting body language: Meeting rituals. Open body language: Many reasons for being open.

 Power body language: Demonstrating one's

power. Ready body language: Wanting to act and waiting for the trigger. Relaxed body language: Comfortable and unstressed. Romantic body language: Showing attraction to others.

 Submissive body language: Showing you are

prepared to give in. Sales Body Language: Using your body to sell.

11 Ways to Improve Your Body Language

Dont cross your arms or legs Have eye contact, but dont stare Dont be afraid to take up some space Relax your shoulders Nod when they are talking Dont slouch, sit up straight Lean, but not too much

Smile and laugh Dont touch your face Keep your head up Slow down a bit

EYES

Centered Gazing Up Gazing Down Gaze on the Side Wandering Focused Thinking Shame Guilty

Disinterested, Bored

LIPS
Parted Together Wide Open
Relaxed, Happy Possibly Concerned Very Happy / Very Angry

HANDS
On Top of the Head Scratching Head Rubbing Eyes Rubbing Chin
folded

Amazement Puzzled , Confused Tired Thinking , Timid , Shy

FINGERS
Fingers Interlocked
Tense

Pointing at you
OK Signal V Sign

Angry
Fine Peace

Questions?

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