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This document discusses body language and its importance in communication. It defines body language as nonverbal communication through body movements and gestures. Some key points: - Body language conveys 55% of communication while spoken words account for 7% and tone of voice 38%. - It describes how different parts of the body like facial expressions, eye contact, posture, and dress can communicate messages. - Some tips provided to improve body language include smiling, maintaining eye contact, being comfortable, and matching the pace and openness of the other person. - The document emphasizes that body language can establish connections and build rapport but that interpretations may differ between cultures.

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Body Language

This document discusses body language and its importance in communication. It defines body language as nonverbal communication through body movements and gestures. Some key points: - Body language conveys 55% of communication while spoken words account for 7% and tone of voice 38%. - It describes how different parts of the body like facial expressions, eye contact, posture, and dress can communicate messages. - Some tips provided to improve body language include smiling, maintaining eye contact, being comfortable, and matching the pace and openness of the other person. - The document emphasizes that body language can establish connections and build rapport but that interpretations may differ between cultures.

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BODY LANGUAGE

For Every One

Compiled by
Dr. K.V.S. Raju
Dean Training
Dr. T. Jagannadha Swamy
Dean Career Guidance

GOKARAJU RANGARAJU
Institute of Engineering and Technology
(Autonomous) SKILL
SERIES
BODY LANGUAGE
For Every One

Compiled by

Dr. K.V.S.Raju
Dean Training
GRIET
Dr. T. Jagannadha Swamy
Dean Career Guidance
GRIET
What is Body Language?
Body language is nonverbal communication that involves
body movement. “Gesturing” can also be termed as body
language which is absolutely non-verbal means of
communication. People in the workplace can convey a
great deal of information without even speaking; through
nonverbal communication. Not all of our values, beliefs,
thoughts and intentions are communicated verbally. In an
ongoing communication, most of those are
c o m m u n i c a t e d n o n - v e r b a l l y. I n N o n - v e r b a l
communication, our human body expresses our feelings
and intentions through conscious and unconscious
movements and postures, accompanied by
gestures, facial expressions, eye contacts and
touch. This collectively forms a separate language of the
body within the ongoing communication. This is called
Body Language.

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How Does the Body Speaks?
Our human body speaks through the conscious and
unconscious movements and postures, hand gestures,
facial expressions, eye movements and touch. Each of
these physical movements of the body parts could be
seen as separate words and can be interpreted differently
by other human beings within a given context of
communication.

Why is Body Language Important?


Since interpretations of body language differ from people
to people and cultures to countries it is important to learn
about them. Body language alone comprises of 55% of
total communication whereas spoken words comprise of
7% and tone of voice comprise 38%.
Types of Body Language
Body language is usually grouped along two lines...

• Parts of the body

• Intent

So what types can be found in each group?

Parts of the body


From head to toe, here are the groups when grouped for
body parts:
The Head - Movement and placement of the head, back
to front, left to right, side to side, including the shaking of
hair.
• Facial Expressions - The face has many muscles
(anywhere between 54 and 98, depending on who you
ask) that move several areas of the face. Each
combination of movements of the following face
elements communicates a state of mind:
• Eyebrows - Up, down, frowning.
• Eyes - Left, right, up, down, blinking, eye dialiation.
• Nose - Wrinkle (at the top), flaring of the nostrills.
• Lips - Smiling, snarling, puckered, kissing, opened,
closed, tight.
• Tongue - In, out, rolled, tip up or down, licking of lips.
• Jaw - Open, closed, clinched, lower jaw left or right.
Body Posture - The way you place your body and arms
and legs, in relation to each other, and in relation to other
people:
The Body Language of Posture

Facial Expression

• All facial organs on human face indicates facially


expressive message.
• These are hair, forehead, eyebrows, eyes, mouth, chin,
nose, lips, ears, teethe, tongue etc.
• Facial expressions comes naturally hence it is beyond
the control of speaker.
Dress & Appearance
• The kind of dress we use & the way in which we groom
ourselves shows our status & attitude.

• We influenced how others look & clothes they wear

• Physical attractiveness plays an important role in our


assessment of people.

• Persons dress & physical appearance conveys great


deal of information about him.
Eye Contact
• Eye contact has very much in face-to-face
communication.

• Absence of eye contact shows lack of interest &


understanding.

• We look faster than listen or talk.

• Eyes are human windows except them there is no life.

• The speaker must look in to the eyes of the audience


from right to left & left to right this will built up the
confidence & eliminate the nervousness.

• It build the rapport between the speaker & the listener.


To Improve Your Body Language
1- SMILE! ::::::::::::::
2- Keep an open space before your upper
torso. E.g. don't fold your arms, hug your
bag, or put things on your lap.
3- Have eye contact. Important to establish
connection.
4- Be comfortable in your space. Don't fidget,
don't squirm, or don't lose yourself in your
body.
5- (For ladies) When resting on your hand,
keep the insides of your hand faced
outwards. This makes you appear more
open.
6- Minimize movement that distracts. Don't
finger drum, nail bite, skin peel, or scab
pick.
7- Slow down your pace. (for fast talkers).
Move slowly if you have to adjust your
position.
8- Be inclusive in your actions. E.g. reduce the
physical distance between you and the
other person, smile, maintain eye contact,
and make occasional gestures towards the
other person.
9- Be open with your emotions. If you are sad,
happy, or surprised, show that on your
face.
10- Pace yourself to much the other person. At
the end of the day, everyone is different.
Assess each person individually and adopt
the body language that will help you best
connect with him/her.
Dos and Don'ts (+VE & -Ve): Receiver Friendly:
GOKARAJU RANGARAJU
Institute of Engineering and Technology
(Autonomous)

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