2. INTRODUCTION
Body language is a form of mental and
physical ability of human non verbal
communication, which consists of body
postures, gestures, facial expressions and
eye movements. Humans send and
interpret such signals almost entirely
subconsciously.
3. INTRODUCTION (cont…)
• Body language may provide clues as to
the attitude or state of mind of a person.
For example, it may indicate aggression,
attentiveness, boredom, relaxed state,
pleasure, amusement and intoxication,
among many other clues.
4. INTODUCTION (Cont…)
• James Bong states that human
communication consists of 93% body
language and paralinguistic cues, while
only 7% of communication consists of
word themselves however, Albert
Mehrabian, the researcher whose 1960
work is the source of these statistics has
stated that this is a misunderstanding of
finding.
5. INTODUCTION (Cont…)
Others assert that “ Research has
suggested that between 60 and 70
percent of all the meaning is derived from
non verbal behavior. “
6. UNDERSTANDING
BODY LANGUAGE
• The technique of reading people is used
frequently. For example, the idea of
mirroring body language to put people at
ease is commonly used at interviews.
• Body language can show feelings to other
people, People who show their body
language to you can reveal their feelings
and meanings.
7.
8. A STUDY IN BODY LANGUAGE
Amusement
Contempt
Embarrassment
Excitement
Guilt
Pride in achievement
Relief
Satisfactory
Sensory Pleasure
Shame
9. A STUDY IN BODY LANGUAGE
(cont…)
• Verbal communication requires body
language to show your interest in talking
to the person to whom you are listening.
• Yawning represents lack of interest which
may leave a bad impression.
10.
11. PHSYICAL EXPRESSIONS
• Physical expressions like waving, pointing,
touching and slouching are all the forms of non
verbal communication.
• The study of body movements and expressions
is called KINESICS.
• Humans move their body when communicating
because, (as research has shown) it helps in
understanding the gestures and postures when
communication is difficult. For example, posture
can reveal boredom or great interest, and
touch can convey encouragement or caution.
12.
13. EYE CONTACT
• If the person looks from one eye to other, then to
the forehead, it is a sign that they are taking an
authoritative position.
• If the person looks from one eye to other, then to
the nose that signal that they are engaging in
what they consider to be a ‘level conversation’
with neither party holding a superiority.
• If the person looks from one eye to other, then to
the lips then it is an indication of romantic
feelings.
14. EYE CONTACT (Cont..)
• Consistent eye contact can indicate that a
person is thinking positively of what
speaker is saying.
• Lack of eye contact can indicate
negatively.
• On the other hand, individuals with anxiety
disorders are often unable to make eye
contact without discomfort.
15.
16. POINTS TO BE NOTED
• Disbelief is often indicated by averted
gaze, or by touching the ear or scratching
the chin.
• Boredom is indicated by the head tilting to
one side, or by eyes looking straight at the
speaker but becoming slightly unfocused.
17. CONCLUSION
Have a better body language to express
yourselves which help you to be an
individual character in high position in
society.
