The document discusses the importance of body language in effective communication, emphasizing that non-verbal cues such as eye contact, posture, and facial expressions significantly impact how messages are received. It highlights how first impressions influence audience perceptions and suggests strategies for speakers to enhance their presence through gestures and appearance. The overall goal is to align verbal messages with body language to convey sincerity and earn audience trust.

1. BODY LANGUAGE
Group No. 1
5th September 2014

3. It could be called a language which
conveys affirmative , ambiguous or
negative signals depending on
individual perception.
The point is do we understand them
in detail?
If Yes then do we act upon them ?
If No then we need practice.

4. Body Language
Classification
• Eye Contact
• Posture
• Head Position
• Arms
• Angle of the body
• Hand Gestures
• Facial Expression

5. ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN
WORDS
Your goal in public speaking is to communicate.
To be an effective speaker, you must project
earnestness, enthusiasm, and sincerity by
making your manner and actions affirm what
you say. If they don’t, the results can be
disastrous.
Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “What you are
speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you
say.” When you speak, people not only judge
your speech – they also judge you. If they are
not convinced of your earnestness and
sincerity, they are also unlikely to accept your
spoken message.

6. INTRICACIES OF
BODY LANGUAGE

7. EYE CONTACT
Eye contact is one of the most important aspects of
dealing with others, especially people we've just met.
Maintaining good eye contact shows respect and interest
in what we have to say.
For Example :
When you meet the interviewer, look right in the eyes,
then think to yourself, "Wow, so great to finally meet
you!" This will make you smile, and they'll pick up on
your positive mood.
During a job interview, keep your eye contact in the
upside-down triangle area of your interviewer's face:
from the left eyebrow, to the nose, back up to the right
eyebrow.

9. POSTURE
How we hold our bodies can also serve as an important part of body
language. The term posture refers to how we hold our bodies as well as
overall physical form of an individual. Posture can convey a wealth of
information about how a person is feeling as well as hints about
personality characteristics, such as whether a person is confident, open,
or submissive.
Sitting up straight, for example, may indicate that a person is focused and
paying attention to what's going on. Sitting with the body hunched
forward, on the other hand, can imply that the person is bored or
indifferent.
When you are trying to read body language, try to notice some of the
signals that a person's posture can send.
Open posture involves keeping the trunk of the body open and exposed.
This type of posture indicates friendliness, openness, and willingness.
Closed posture involves keeping the obscured or hidden often by
hunching forward and keeping the arms and legs crossed. This type of
posture can be an indicator of hostility, unfriendliness, and anxiety.

10. HEAD POSITION
The head can send such a wide range of signals that
the face and other parts of the head are covered in
other pages. Here, we focus just on movement of the
head as affected by the neck muscles.
A very interesting one to play around with your self
and others.
- Straight
- Tilted
- Revolving
- Bending down or up
- Unmoving

11. ARMS
They give the clues as to how open and receptive we are
to everyone we meet and interact with.
So we can keep our arms out to the side of our body or
behind our back. This shows we are not scared to take on
whatever comes your way and you meet things in a “full
frontal” position.
Arms act as defensive barriers when across the body, and
conversely indicate feelings of openness and security
when in open positions, especially combined with open
palms.
Arms are quite reliable indicators of mood and feeling,
especially when interpreted with other body language.

12. ANGLE OF BODY
In relation to others it gives an indication of our attitudes and
feelings towards them.
To show your lack of interest in pursuing a conversation, all
you have to do is angle your body away from the other
person. You may look his way, your tone of voice may be
pleasant enough, but if you don’t turn your body toward him,
you’re sending a subtle yet unmistakable signal that you’re
not interested.

13. HAND GESTURES
When you are preparing a speech, what proportion of time
and effort do you give to the movement and cadence of your
hands? If you are like most people, the answer is not much.
Yet appropriate use of your hands can result in a marked
increase in the understanding and retention of your message.
Correctly used, hand gestures can help you say more in less
time, show what you mean without having to resort to
visuals, signal your conviction and confidence and add texture
and dimension to your material and ideas.

14. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
When you speak, your face communicates your attitudes,
feelings, and emotions more clearly than any other part of
your body. According to behavioral psychologists, people can
easily recognize – simply by observing a speaker’s facial
expressions – such distinct feelings as surprise, fear,
happiness, confusion, disgust, interest, disbelief, anger, and
sadness.
Here’s an example. If a friend were to smile warmly at you
and say, “You’re crazy,” would you feel insulted? Probably not;
in fact, you might even take it as a sign of endearment. But
what if this statement were accompanied by a contemptuous
sneer? The verbal message would be the same, but your
reaction would no doubt be drastically different.

16. HOW TO MAKE A
GOOD FIRST
IMPRESSION

17. First impressions are critical. People meeting for the first time form
immediate judgments of one another that forever color their
relationships. When you present a speech, you’ll be judged by the people
in your audience, and the initial impression you make on them will
directly affect the success of your presentation.
One of your objectives as a speaker should be to create a visual image
that complements and enhances your verbal message. You want your
listeners to like you, trust you, and want to hear what you say.
Your Appearance
Like it or not, your physical appearance strongly influences how others
judge you. When you deliver a speech, your appearance conveys a
powerful visual message to the audience – a message vital to your success
as a communicator.
You can’t change your age, height, or facial features, but you can enhance
your appearance through proper attire, grooming, and physical
conditioning. This manual cannot offer detailed information on these
subjects; styles and preferences vary greatly with time, location, and
socioeconomic factors.

18. Before You Speak
Part of your first impression is made before you are introduced to begin
your speech. As the audience is arriving, your preparations should be
concluded – you should not have to study your speech. Instead, mingle
with the audience, and project the same friendly, confident attitude
that will make your speech a success.
The First Minute
When you speak, especially if you are not well- known to the audience,
the most crucial part of your presentation is the first minute. During
those few seconds, the people in the audience will be making critical
judgments about you. They will decide if you’re confident, sincere,
friendly, eager to address them, and worthy of their attention. And to a
large degree, they will base this decision on what they see.

19. When your actions are wedded to your words, you will
strengthen the impact of your speech – even if the
audience doesn’t consciously notice them. But if your
platform behavior contains mannerisms not related to
your spoken message, those actions will call attention
to themselves and away from your speech.
“You never get a second chance to
make the first impression”

20. Group Members :
Shubhra Bhardwaj
Utkarsh Poddar
Vansha Mahajan
Aditi Garg
Dhruv Mahana
Subhransu Sekhar Biswal
Monika Prasad

21. THANK YOU