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PRESENTATION

ON

BODY LANGUAGE


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What is objective ofcommunication?

The main objective of communication is toattain a common understanding.


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The Communication Process

SENDER

MEDIUM

FEEDBACK/RESPONSE

RECEIVER

BARRIER

BARRIER


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What are the common ways ofcommunication?


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INTRODUCTION

Humans pride themselves on theirseemingly unique ability to verbalize

feelings and ideas.

While the mouth tells one story, gestures

and posture may tell a different story.


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Body Language

The bodily gestures , postures and facial expressionsby which a person communicate nonverbally withothers.


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Basic Types of Body Language

postures

1.OPEN / CLOSED

People with arms foldedand legs crossed andbodies turned away aresignaling that they are

rejecting messages.People showing openhands, fully facing youand both feet plantedon the ground are

accepting them.

2.FORWARD/

BACKWhen people areleaning forward andpointing towards youthey are activelyaccepting or rejectingthe message. Whenthey are leaning back,looking up at the

ceiling, they are


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Types ofbody language

Aggressive body language: Showing physicalthreat.

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 uplying or other deception.


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Defensive body language: Protecting self fromattack.

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.


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Power body language: Demonstrating one'spower.

Ready body language: Wanting to act andwaiting for the trigger. Relaxed body language: Comfortable and

unstressed.

Romantic body language: Showing attraction toothers.


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Submissive body language: Showing you areprepared to give in.

Sales Body Language: Using your body to sell.


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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


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Smile and laugh Dont touch your face

Keep your head up Slow down a bit


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EYES

Centered Focused

Gazing Up Thinking Gazing Down Shame Gaze on the Guilty

Side Wandering Disinterested, Bored


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LIPS

Parted Relaxed, Happy

Together Possibly Concerned Wide Open Very Happy / Very Angry


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HANDS

On Top of the Head Amazement

Scratching Head Puzzled , Confused

Rubbing Eyes Tired

Rubbing Chin Thinking , Timid , Shyfolded


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FINGERS

Fingers Interlocked Tense

Pointing at you Angry

OK Signal Fine

V Sign Peace


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Questions?


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THANK YOU

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