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Body language
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- 2. Training Objective • Afterthis training session, you will be more confident about the usage of different body postures and in your body language
- 3. Body language: Meaning Languagetransmitted by gestures and postures • How you stand • How you move • How you appear to people • How you look at people • How you sound.
- 4. Body Language :Importance • To keep others attention • To create a good atmosphere • To create more impact • Provides information about an individual’s character, emotions, and reactions • An important and decisive factor when transmitting a message
- 5. Body Language :Primary Elements • Facial Expression • Eyes • Voice • Physical appearance • Posture • Gestures • Body Movement • Touch
- 6. Facial expressions It’s importantto recognize that facial expressions are also an important aspect of body language.
- 7. Eyes • The eyesare often called 'the windows of the soul' as they can send many different non- verbal signals. • For reading body language this is quite useful as looking at people's eyes are a normal part of communication .
- 8. Eyes : Examples 1.Looking up : Thinking 2. Looking down: upset /disinterest 3. Looking sideways: Looking away 4. Lateral movement: Shiftiness and lying 5. Gazing: Shows an interest 6. Glancing: Desire/wish 7. Eye contact: Shows interest, affection or dominance. 8. Staring: Prolonged attention to something 9. Following: Looking at something of interest 10. Squinting: Indicate evaluation
- 9. Voice • Voice isa most effective component of body language • It is a most flexible communication tool we own • One should learn to use it to influence the audience in a positive way. • With voice we not only transmit information but also the mood, atmosphere and emotions. • When your voice will indicate liveliness, the audience will be motivated to listen to you.
- 10. Physical Appearance • Whenyou are speaking in public you may be representing your organization or just yourself, but it is still you in the front line. • First impression is very important – it can be about attitude as well as dress. • Visual impact is at least as important as verbal impact, people will very quickly make assumptions based on your facial expressions, the clothes you wear, how well groomed you are.
- 11. Posture: How youstand • Stand straight. • Stand on both legs. • Don't lean against anything. • Face the audience directly.
- 12. Gestures • Gestures aremovements made with body parts (e.g. hands, arms, fingers, head, legs) and they may be voluntary or involuntary. • Arm gestures can be interpreted in several ways. In a discussion, when one stands or sits with folded arms, this is normally not a welcoming gesture. • Hand gestures often signify the state of well-being of the person making them. • Relaxed hands indicate confidence and self-assurance, while clenched hands may be interpreted as signs of stress or anger.
- 13. Gestures - Mistakes •Not using gestures at all. • Keeping your hand in your pockets. • Fidgeting with hands through nervousness or impatience. • Holding your hands behind your back. • Pointing at the audience. • Folding your arms across your chest. • Gripping the podium. • Using overly rehearsed gestures.
- 14. Body Movement • Avoidnervous movements. • Keep your hands down except for gestures. • Don't fidget, scratch, jiggle your legs, etc. • Use gestures for emphasis. • Practice appropriate gestures. • Don't overdo it . • Avoid arm-waving • Avoid Shifting from your weight from one foot to the other.
- 15. Look energetic Why ? •Energy holds people's attention. Lack of energy puts people to sleep. How ? • Stand straight. • Put energy into your eyes, voice, and movements
- 16. Look relaxed Why ? •If you relax people will have more confidence in you. • If you are not relaxed people cannot focus on the content . How ? • Smile. • Use humor--enjoy yourself! • Breathe slowly. • Let your arms hang loose, don't make nervous movements.
- 17. Touch • Touch isa type of communication that based on context. • This means that different situations and characters alter the meaning of the touch. • A pat on the back can suggest encouragement in one scenario and a signal to get attention in another. • If we want the message in our touch to pass through correctly to the other party, we need to understand how they think, and how they might perceive it, for example:- 1. Gender 2. Culture 3. Status and Authority
- 18. Actions Speaks Louderthan Words • Remember: He who does not understand a look will not understand a long explanation either • A person can stop speaking, but he can not stop communicating with his body..
- 20. Do’s • The greeting:a good starting point with a smile (if appropriate). • Try to keep a direct look and establish eye contact with the people you are talking to • Always keep mum while you are listening • Maintain an appropriate position and Distance • Control the movements of your hands and keep them visible • Try to integrate with your audience and adapt your clothing to their social, economic, and other characteristics • Maintain a relaxed posture and Nodding in agreement • A firm handshake
- 21. Don’ts • Don’t blinkconstantly • Not looking at a person when speaking. • Don’t bite your lips or moisten them with your tongue • Avoid constant abrupt movements like, Tapping a foot, fingers etc. • Do not allow any object to come between you and your audience • Do not cross your arms over your chest • Do not cover your mouth with your hand while you are speaking • Continually clearing your throat, Scratching, Yawning. • Fiddling with hair, ear lobes, jewellery, jacket, glasses, etc. • Standing too close to others. • Inattention to a person who is speaking. • Picking at fingers or finger nails. • Repeatedly looking at your watch or a clock in the room.
- 22. Conclusions • Body isa powerful instrument in a speech. • Usually body language occurs unconsciously. • Nonverbal expressions communicate a great part of emotional experience.
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