BODY LANGUAGE FEATURES OF COMMUNICATION, BODY LANGUAGE, POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE BODY LANGUAGE, INTROSPECTING BODY LANGUAGE

FEATURES OF COMMUNICATION All pervasive. Indispensable skill. Progresses societal development. Forms – Verbal and Non-Verbal. Non-Verbal: Sight, sound, smell, touch and gestures or body language. Non-Verbal Language – Plays pivotal role. Verbal Communication – Inadequate and complemented by Non-Verbal.

FEATURES OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Non-Verbal: most crucial, body language. Body Language: Some organs involved – eyes, eye brows, hands, legs, facial expressions, jaw muscles, teeth etc., Body Language: Types– Expressive, Demonstrative, Covert. Beliefs, Mindset, Perceptions and Personality – reflected through body language.

TYPES OF NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Facial expressions Body movements and posture Gestures Eye contact Touch Space Voice

FEATURES OF BODY LANGUAGE Posture, Gaiet, Mannerisms, Idiosyncrasies – Exhibit Personality. Verbal and Non-Verbal Language: Under closer scrutiny. Positive Body Language: Passion, Energy, Positive Attitude, Confidence and Motivation. Negative Body Language: Lethargy, Carelessness, Lack of Enthusiasm and lack of Interest. Positive Body Language– Transferred to the onlookers or receivers.

NEGATIVE BODY LANGUAGE Weak hand shake: Nervous, shy, insecure, afraid of conversing with others. Clearing throat: Nervousness. Biting the fingernails: Nervousness. Wringing the hands: Nervousness. Pacing the floor: Nervousness. Limited or No Eye Contact: Lying, disinterested. Arms crossed: Defensive and cautious.

NEGATIVE BODY LANGUAGE Resting chin on palm: Critical, cynical and negative towards the other person. Dropping eyeglasses onto the lower bridge and peering over them: Causes negative reactions. Rubbing your collar: Nervousness. Adjusting your tie: Insecurity. Pressed Lips: Pressed lips convey disagreement and disapproval. It communicates a desire to end the discussion. Biting Lips: Embarrassment, lack of self-confidence.

NEGATIVE BODY LANGUAGE Rubbing around ears: Performed while weighing an answer, commonly coupled with 'well, I don't know'. Shoulders hunched forward : Lacking interest or feeling inferior. Tapping Fingers : Agitated, anxious, bored. Fidgeting with hands or objects : Bored. Breath faster: Nervous or angry. Twisting the feet continuously : A person is nervous, can also mean that a person is stressed or angry and don't want to show that to anybody.

NEGATIVE BODY LANGUAGE Clinging Hands: Those who cling to objects such as handbags, files or tables show a need for support. It also means confusion or insecurity. It expresses fear and difficulty in coping with the current situation. Covered Hands: Keeping distance and an act of concealing feelings and covering insecurity. Clasping the hands : Defense.  Making a fist from your hands: Aggression, angry or irritated. Holding the hand before the mouth: Hiding something. In western countries it is impolite or interruption.

NEGATIVE BODY LANGUAGE Raising the eyebrows: Surprise. Twisted Hands: Expression of a complex personality. It may indicate a difficult emotional life. Nose-rubbing or nose-touching: Doubt, it often reveals a negative reaction. Tension in Brow : Confusion, tension, fear. A big smile that goes on longer and disappears slower: Unreal or fake smile. Making the eyes look larger: Shock.

POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE Direct Eye Contact: Interested, likes you. Relaxed Brow: Comfortable. Leaning forward : Interested. Eyes open slightly more than usual: Gives people the impression that they are welcome.  Nodding: Listening attentively. Slowly nodding: Shows interest and that they are validating the comments of the interviewer and this subtly encourages to continue.

POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE Pinching bridge of the nose: Communicates great thought. Smiling Eyes: Comfortable. Keeping Head-Up: Confident and secure. Loud sigh: Understand the thing that is being told. Rigid Body Posture : Anxious, upright.

POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE Walk briskly Hold head up Hold shoulders upright Keep posture erect Make firm handshake Hold steady eye contact Open arms/palms

NEGATIVE BODY LANGUAGE Shoulders drawn back Persistent eye contact (staring) Arms crossed over the chest Sweating Hands clenched to make fists Swaying back and forth Grinding teeth

INTROSPECTING BODY LANGUAGE Body Language: Significant and crucial in communication. Body Language: Necessary to assess, introspect, critically observe. Primary Role of communication: Provide, ensure a listener friendly atmosphere. Achieved through Positive Verbal, Non-Verbal Language.

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SUMMING UP Body language–very crucial and significant component of Communication. Mastering Body Language – very important skill in today’s world. Understanding and effective use of Body Language – improves and strengthens our personal and official relationships. Effective Body Language – Effective Communication.