1. Aaron Bass Jason Hughes Grace Ramirez Christina Haggerty

2. The nonverbal form of communication that speaks louder than words. Carries positive and negative meanings, must be understood and controlled in the business society. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0SQ9sfMoRE&feature=relmfu

3. Body Language One of the main aspects of business is communication. One of the most single important parts of communication is Body Language.

4. Body Language 3 Types: Intentional Intentional But Hidden Intentional But Hidden Unintentional Unintentional

5. Intentional Definition On Purpose; Deliberate Examples “Call Me” “I’m Hot”

6. Intentional But Hidden Examples rolling your eyes hand gestures

7. Unintentional Definition times when you are reacting to a situation or certain news and without thinking, your body reaction reveals exactly what you are thinking

8. Characteristics & Stats BBL = Bad Business Speak 150 - 200 words min. Hear 400 words min. 55% of what a person hears in conversation comes through body language

9. Must subconsciously monitor what we are communicating through our body language

10. Understanding Body Language  How to interpret body language:  Males  Females

11. Understanding Body Language (continued)  The influence of body language:  Positive body language  Negative body language

12. Importance of body language in different environments First Impressions Up to 90% of the first impression is influenced by nonverbal interactions and general body language

13. At Work Job Interview Appearance Body movement and positioning Facial expressions Eyes While working Interacting with customers

14. At Home Social Situations Taboos Misuse of body language in different cultures President George H.W. Bush New Zealand

15. Seeing is more important than hearing when it comes to body language. Whether intentional or not, everyone shows body language.