Nonverbal Communication = Communication without words Nonverbal communication is a process of communication through sending and receiving wordless messages.

1. Body Language
(Nonverbal Communication)

2. Presentation Outline
• What is nonverbal communication?
• Importance of Body Language
• Forms of Body Language.

3. What is Body Language
Nonverbal Communication = Communication without words
Nonverbal communication is a process of communication through
sending and receiving wordless messages.

4. Importance of Body Language
• Verbal & nonverbal Communication plays an important role in
how people interact with one another. People are using around
35% verbal communication and 65% nonverbal communication
in daily life. Nonverbal communication has also cultural meaning.

5. Form of Body Language
• Dressing
• Eye Contact
• Facial Expressions
• Posture
• Touch
• Gestures
• Using The feet
Body language: Non-verbal communication through body motions

6. Your clothes communicate identity, personality,
and image. Attire is the first thing your audience
will see during your presentation.
. They will be more open to your message if you
carry yourself with confidence.
Dressing

7.  Eye contact, a key characteristic of nonverbal communication, expresses much
without using a single word
Eye contact allows us to tell when the other is paying attention.
Talkers maintain eye contact approximately 40 percent of the time.
Listeners maintain eye contact approximately 70 percent of the time.
Eye contact also establish the nature of a relationship.
Eye Contact

8. Facial expressions are the key characteristics of nonverbal
communication.
Facial expression muscles include the brow and forehead, eyes,
eyelids and root of nose, cheeks, mouth, and the remainder of
nose and chin.
Facial Expressions

9. The position and movement of the whole body.
Posture and how you carry your self tells a lot about you. How you
walk, sit, stand or hold your head not only indicates your current
mood, but also your personality in general.
Types body orientation
Direct body orientation often communicates respect.
Indirect body orientation often communicates disrespect.
Posture

10. Haptic communication is communicating by touch.
Touch or Haptics is the characteristic of nonverbal communication and used
when we come into physical contact with other people.
For example: We use handshakes to gain trust and introduce ourselves.
Types Touch
Spontaneous touch: Touch that is automatic and
subconscious.
Ritualized touch: Touch that is scripted rather than spontaneous.
Task-related touch: Used to perform certain
functions.
Haptic or Touch

11. A gesture is a characteristic of nonverbal
communication in which visible body actions
communicate particular message.
Gestures include movement of the hands,
face, or other parts of the body.
Gestures

12. Using The feet
•The way we move and position our legs can convey a wide range ofThe way we move and position our legs can convey a wide range of
attitudes and emotions.attitudes and emotions.
•If someone is seated and their legs are fully extended, this indicatesIf someone is seated and their legs are fully extended, this indicates
the subject is losing interest.the subject is losing interest.
•Crossed legs tend to seem disagreement.
•Sitting with your legs crossed and elevated foot moving in a slight
circular motion indicates boredom or impatience

13. Conclusion
 As a conclusion I would like to conclude that non-verbal
communication including body language are really important
things you should definitely use to your advantage wherever and
whenever possible.