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

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

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

14. 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

15. 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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22. 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.