1. Body language

2. “A picture paints a thousand words” “Actions speak louder than words”
“It’s not WHAT you say, but HOW you say it”
“A picture paints a thousand words”
“Actions speak louder than words”

3. What is body language? Nonverbal communication (no talking)
10% %
Actual words Nonverbal

4. Body language body posture, position and movement facial expression
eye movement
bored…zzz…zzz…

5. Meaning of body language
Biting nails Nervous, Insecure
Drumming fingers Restlessness or Impatience
Rubbing both hands Anticipation,
Impatience
Resting the cheek Thinking, Evaluating
on the hand
Folded arms across Disagreement
the chest

6. Eyes downcast Guilty, Boredom
Resting the head Boredom, Despair
on the palms
Head tilted to one Shows interest
side
Hands on the hips Authoritative
Leaning forward Displaying Interest

7. Meanings of hand gestures in different countries
Thumbs up
Most countries Okay; good;
yes; perfect;
good job
Thailand/Iran/Iraq Obscene gesture

8. The “V” sign Victory Peace Bunny ears Friendly

9. WARNING: Body language is NOT an exact science!

10. HOW CAN WE USE OUR KNOWLEDGE, OF THE MEANINGS OF BODY LANGUAGE IN THE CLASSROOM, TO OUR ADVANTAGE?
Eye-contact with students To create a feeling of trust and understanding
Stand up straight To show that you are in charge
Stand in front of desk To feel more connected with the students
Mirror students’ body language Gives them message that teacher is sympathetic towards them
Friendly smile To make students feel at ease

11. Let’s see if you can read body language a) boredom b) confident c) anger

12. a) excited
b) thinking
c) nervous

13. a) listening
b) tired
c) energetic

14. Knowledge of body language More success at work, your social life and in relationships