A presentation to explain the importance of body language and non verbal language.

1. Body Language
“Our nonverbal govern how other people think and feel about us.” – Amy Cuddy

2. Agenda
• The science of body language
• Mirroring
• Misconceptions
• In daily life
• References

3. Terms frequently used
 Verbal
• Words
 Vocal
• Tone, pressure, intonation etc. of the voice.
 The body
• Open/closed posture, shaking or nodding the head

4. The science of body language
 Communication in percentage (Mehrabian)
• 7% words
• 38% Tone of voice and inflection
• 55% Facial expression, body posture and gestures
 93% nonverbal

5. The science of body language (cont.)
 Body language easier to read than facial expressions
 Effects how we are perceived
 Resent studies by prof. Amy Cuddy shows how body language effects us
internally

6. Internal effects

7. Mirroring
 Creates favour
 Can be used purposefully
 Know when to use it

8. Cultural differences

9. Culture differences (cont.)
 The V sign

10. Culture differences (cont.)
 Thumbs up!

11. In daily life
• “There is comedy potential in every body part” (Rowan Atkinson, Laughing
Matters)

12. In daily life
 Fashion
 Movies
 News

13. References
• Mirroring image
• Dogs and cats image
• Rowan Aktinson 1 2 3
• Fashion picture, Charlie Chaplin, News anchor
• V sign: Churchill, Japanese, Bush
• Thumbs up: Gladiator, ww2 pilot, afghan child
• Mehrabian, A. (2007). Nonverbal communication. New Brunswick, N.J.: Aldine Transaction.
• Carney, D. R., Cuddy, A. J. C., & Yap, A. J. (2010). Power Posing: Brief Nonverbal Displays Affect Neuroendocrine Levels and Risk Tolerance.
Psychological Science (Sage Publications Inc.), 21(10), 1363-1368. doi: 10.1177/0956797610383437
• Sharpley, C. F., Halat, J., Rabinowicz, T., Weiland, B., & Stafford, J. (2001). Standard posture, postural mirroring and client-perceived rapport.
Counselling Psychology Quarterly, 14(4), 267-280. doi: 10.1080/09515070110088843
• Roger E. Axtell, Do’s and taboos around the world (1993)