This document discusses kinesics, or body language, as an important form of non-verbal communication. It covers several aspects of kinesics including appearance, posture, gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions. Appearance communicates a first impression and can influence mood. Positive posture that is relaxed and natural encourages audience participation. Gestures should be well-timed to enhance spoken points. Facial expressions subtly convey different meanings. Eye contact is a direct and powerful form of non-verbal feedback. Kinesics plays a key role in effective communication beyond words.

1. KinesicsCommunication Skills

2. Contents
 Introduction to Kinesics as a Communication skill.
 Appearance
 Posture
 Gestures
 Eye-Contact
 Facial Expression

3. Kinesics :
BODY LANGUAGE
The study of the
way in which
certain body
movements and
gestures serve as a
form of non-verbal
communication.

4. Appearance

5. Appearance plays an
important role in
communication since
people are going to see
you before they hear
you.
Appearance includes :
- Clothing
- Hair
- Jewelry
- Cosmetics
∙Appearance effectively communicates and
can create hostile or pleasant mood.
∙Appearance is a part of the message you
want to communicate to the audience.

7.  How you hold yourself i.e, how
you SIT, WALK, STAND mainly
during a presentation can be
referred to as POSTURE.
 It is important to analyze the
effect of posture to understand
its role in non-verbal
communication.
 Positive Posture, natural, relaxed
and resting posture will
encourage audience to ask
questions and for further
discussion.

8.  Novice speakers tend to be unsure about their posture
due to nervousness.
 Pacing constantly, bobbling the shoulders, looking
through the notes frequently, either constantly moving or
remaining steady are as a result.
 Different body postures convey your message to the
audience such as :
Suggests Low Spirit
Suggests High Spirit, Energy
and Confidence
Open, Honest
and Interested
Defensive or
Disinterested
Defensive and not
ready to listen
Willingness to listen

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10. Gesture :
Refers to the movements made
by hand, arms, head, torso,
shoulders etc.
A well timed Gesture not only
drives a point hole but also
enhances the impact and adds
greater value to what is being
said.
At the same time, untimely
gesture reduces the
effectiveness of the message.

11. Gestures can be
roughly be divided
into :
- Enumerated
- Descriptive
- Symbolic
- Locative
- Emphatic

12. Facial Expression

13. Face is the most expressive part of the body.
Different expressions convey different messages to the audiences such as,
 A Smile stands for FRIENDLINESS
 A Frown stands for DISCONTENT.
 Raised eyebrows stand for DISBELIEF.
 Tighten Jaw muscles stand for ANTAGONISM.
 Facial expressions are subtle.

14. The five basic expressions are :
 Inhibited  Restricted and Stolid
 Uninhibited  Spontaneous and impetuous.
 Substitute  Happy.
 Frozen  No change in expression.
 Blank  No expression at all.

15.  Eye Contact

16. o The eyes are considered to
be the windows of the
soul.
o Eye contact is a direct and
powerful form of non-
verbal communication.
o Eye contact is used to cull
information. However, eyes
can also be a rich source of
feedback.

17. Thank You!