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What is Body Language?
Body Language is the communication ofpersonal feelings, emotions , attitudes,
thoughts through body movements -gestures, postures , facial expressions,walking styles, positions & distance - eitherconsciously or involuntarily i.e. its not only
your tongue you communicate with but alsoyou speak with your body movements &gestures.
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The Main Aspects of Body
Language Gestures: A gesture is the verbal or non-verbal
body movement used to express or emphasize
an idea , an emotion or a state of mind.
Body Movements: This includes the head,
eyes, eyebrows , lips , neck , shoulders, fingers
and so on. One can distinguish four main kindsof gesticulation: Emblem, illustrators, regular
and self-touching.
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Behaviour : This refers quite simply , to
everything we do which is overt or observable.
It is important because it is observable toothers.
Emotions: Refers to states such as
happiness, depression & anxiety &
milder moods such as feeling of
pleasure & displeasure , degrees of
excitement or drowsiness etc. AEmotional cue is a facial
expression, body movement or tone
of voice indicative of emotion.
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THE FACE
The face is the most significant and the mostphotographed- part of human body . Theflashes of facial signals are generally
spontaneous reactions which a personfinds difficult to hide.
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General
Characteristics
Expressions: Facial expressions are highly
flexible & changeable. The face can encode
a variety of communicative & informative
messages.
Raise of eyebrows express astonishment.
We frown in displeasure or confusion.
Envy or disbelief may be displayed by a raised
eyebrow.
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Emotions:The face is the mostreliable indicator of a wide
range of emotions : Joy &happiness , fear , annoyance,surprise, anger, sadness etc.
When we are shocked we openour mouth.
Blushing is another facialphenomenon that expresses
emotion. A shy person becomesred in face when attention isfocussed on him.
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Laughter: Laughter is composed of abroad range of gesture & sounds.
Ha-Ha is a genuine laughter.He-He is a mocking laughter.Hee-Hee suggests a secret giggle.
Ho-Ho communicates surprise
Smiling: smiling & frowning are two
major facial expressions.
A genuine smile means I appreciate
you; I accept your ideas.
A frown means I find you puzzling.
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Head Gestures
The Head Nod : A nod depicts a positive
signal & a head- shake signifies no or anegative gesture.
Head nods show continuing attention , it also
depicts what is happening to us emotionally.
Heads tilt is a signal of interest.
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Eyebrows:
People lower or knit their
eyebrows when they show
disagreement or displeasure.
Frown when in displeasure.
Mouth :
When raised , the mouth
communicates positive feelings ,happiness , optimism.
If kept straight to conceal emotion.
Turned down to express sadness,
confusion , dissatisfaction.
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The Lips: When one
does not utter a word
lips can be eloquent
because silent lips
express a wide range of
emotions from smile tofrown. Throat: when the
Adams applejump
unconsciously signalsanxiety,
embarrassment or
stress.
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The Eyes
The eyes can be steely, knowing, mocking,
piercing, shifty. They can level a burning
glance, or a cold glance or a hurt glance or
again can be wise , knowing , inviting ,
scary , disinterested and so on.
Pupils dilate when a person is interested.
We gaze in order to perceive the
expressions of others.
We look straight in the eye to get attention.
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Ways of Looking:
Side long glance is referred to as stolen
look.
Blank stare depicts boredom.
Sparkling eyes are an attribute of those
who have magnetic personalities.
Glasses:
Peering over glass depicts beingjudgmental or critical.
Dark glasses are worn by those whoconceal their genuine feelings.
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THE HANDS The Human hand is arestless organ
Limp hands show
boredom.
Nervous or jitteryperson shows restless
hands.
Clenched hands oftenshows frustration.
Clapping of hands
shows applause.
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When the arms are crossed they form a
barrier to an impending threat.
Arms folded with finger tucked in armpits &thumbs sticking out: this is when
subordinate faces his superior whom he
considers equal. Arms behind the back is resorted by those
who is experiencing an inner conflict.
Neck stroking signals suspicion.
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Putting objects in mouth is whenthey are busy with something.
Pinching the bridges of noseindicates a person in deep thought.
Nose rub is a sign of rejection.
Chin stroking is when people arein deep reflection.
Slapping the head signifies selfpunishment.
Hands behind the head is used byprofessionals who are confident &dominant.
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Styles Of Handshake
Palm down thrust : signifies dominance
or aggression. Palm up position shows submission by
the giver.
Glove Handshake:PoliticianHandshake, this is with people one is
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THE LEGS
Crossed legs signify negativity.
The foot lock is especially among shy &
timid women.
The ankle lock signifies holding back
of strong feelings , attitudes & emotions.
Sitting on edge of chair indicates
compromise, accept or agree or conclude.
Rocking or swinging in chair indicates a
person is in full control of situation.
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Walking Gestures
Arms swinging.
Hands in pockets.
Hands on hips.
Meditative walk.
Confidence walk. Leadership walk.
Pacing.
Swagger.
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en _____ peop e enter anelevator, they each...
1.One or two...lean against the walls of the elevator.
2. Three or four
...occupy a corner.3.five or six...all turn to face the door.
...get taller and thinner.
...hands and purses and briefcases hang
down in front of the body, or "fig leaf
position."
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...must not touch each other in any way unless
the elevator is crowded, and then only at the
shoulder or lightly against the upper arm.
...have a tendency to look upward at the
illuminated floor indicator.
Thank You!!
