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Body Language
Andreea Ivanuta
Alexandra Maticiuc
BODY LANGUAGE
Body language is the unspoken or non verbal
mode of communication that we do in every
single aspect of our interaction with another
person.
Its like a mirror that tells what the other person
thinks or feels in response to our words or
actions.
It is the most used yet most misunderstood
secret language in the world.
BODY LANGUAGE
body language is scientifically known as
kinesics or non verbal communication.
it is based on behavioral patterns of non
verbal signals
it can include any conscious or any
unconscious movement of a part or all of
the body used by a person to communicate
an emotional message to the outside
world.
BODY LANGUAGE
Body language means much more than simply posture
and gestures.
It includes less obvious mannerisms such as eye
contact, speed and tone of voice, facial expressions
and even non-verbal expressions such as sighs
Body language helps us to look beyond what people
actually say, to what they actually mean.
Body language is something we have been observing
and learning sub-consciously since the time we were
born
Body Language
Head
Common postures:
arms folded across the chest : unsympathetic
arms held loose : open positive attitude
upright posture : high status , I am the boss
bowing head : lower status
sideway lean : relaxation, friendliness
self wrapping : withdrawal, self protection
slouching with forward lean : lowliness
moderately upright : enthusiasm, friendliness
Proximics
Proximics means nearness between people or distance
maintained during communication.
PROXIMICS
ENGAGED
Leaning forward
Open body
Open arms
Open hands
LISTENING
Head tilted
Nodding
BORED
Slumped posture
Doodling
Foot tapping
LET ME SPEAK
Finger tapping
Foot tapping
Staring
EAGER
(Sprint position)
Open legs
On toes
Leaning forward
EVALUATING
Sucks glasses/Pencil
Strokes chin
Legs crossed
(Ankle on knee)
LET ME GO
Looking around
Buttoning jacket
AGGRESSIVE
Leaning forwards
Finger pointing
Fists clenched
READY TO AGREE
Closes papers
Pen down
ATTENTIVE
(Standing)
Smile
Open feet
REJECTION
Sitting/moving back
Arms folded
Legs crossed
Head down
Frown
DEFIANT
(Standing)
Hands on hips
Frown
NERVOUSNESS
Sweaty palms
Chewing nails
Stammering
LYING
Touches face
Pulls ear