Your Body Speaks

YOUR BODY SPEAKS! UNDERSTANDING BODY LANGUAGE & NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION

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NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION/BODY LANGUAGE

WHAT IS NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION?

• Behavior and elements of speech, aside from words, that transmit meaning

• Nonverbal communication includes:

- pitch, tone & volume of voice

- body posture & stance

- movements & appearance

• Today we will focus on body language

WHAT IS BODY LANGUAGE USED FOR?

• Direct Replacement of Words

• Reinforcement of Words

• Mirror Inner Emotion & Attitudes

COMMUNICATION IN PERSPECTIVEBody language communicates 93% of your message!!!

7%

38%55%

Communication

Verbal Voice Tone Body Language

RALPH WALDO EMERSON

“What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you

say.”

BODY LANGUAGE IS IMPORTANT

• Meaning in Movement

• Reject or Support Spoken Words

• Reflect mental or emotional condition

• Can’t be controlled as easily as words

LET’S LOOK AT HOW THE BODY SPEAKS

• Each area circled display difference verbal communication

• Facial expression, posture, feet and hands are all sending a message here

POWERFUL & INTIMIDATING!

DON’T APPROACH ME!

READY FOR COMBAT!

WHAT IS YOUR BODY SPEAKING?

• Crossing arms – unconscious barrier

• Smile – welcomes communications

• Biting Lip - Nervousness

CONCLUSION• Know that your body speaks everyday

• Your body may be conveying a message you didn’t realize

• Make sure your body language reinforce your verbal message

• Reconsider ways to enhance your communication with body language