Body-language

Body Language The gestures, postures, and facial expressions by which a person manifests various physical, mental, or emotional states and communicates nonverbally with others. -- The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language

Types of body language • • • • • •

Eye contact Face Posture Hand Gestures Personal space Body contact

To express each and every feeling or emotion, words are not necessary.

Importance of Body Language Ekman and Friesen have distinguished three levels of nonverbal cues:  Informative Behaviour  Interactive Behaviour  Communicative Behaviour • One’s Appearance • The way we move • The face tells much

• Reading Body Language • How prevalent is Non verbal behaviour? • Body Language in Groups • Personal space as it relates to Body language • Tactile communication –Its touching • Nonverbal attributes • Environmental Influences

Space: Distance doesn’t Lend Enchantment • Intimate – Close phase (0-6”) Lovers embracing, soft whispering occurs – Far phase(6”-18”) Mother-Child looking at book together; close friends discussing secret; audible whispering.

• Personal – Close phase (18”-30”) Husband and wife planning a party; parent-child in friendly conversation; soft voice when indoors; full voice outdoors

• Personal – Far phase(30”-40”) Discussion of subjects of personal interest and involvement; social exchange over cup of coffee.

• Social -- Close phase 4’ – 7’ Impersonal business discussions; discussions with fellow workers on the job --Far phase 7’-12’ More formal business discussions

• Public --Close phase 12’-25’ voice is loud but not full volume; one person addressing a

NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Brisk, erect walk Standing with hands on hips Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly Sitting, legs apart Arms crossed on chest Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched Hand to cheek Touching, slightly rubbing nose Rubbing the eye Hands clasped behind

INTERPRETATION 1. Confidence 2. Readiness, aggression 3. Boredom 4. Open, relaxed 5. Defensiveness 6. Dejection 7. Evaluation, thinking 8. Rejection, doubt, lying 9. Doubt, disbelief 10. Anger, frustration, apprehension 11. Apprehension 12. Boredom

Non verbal Behaviour 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11.

Rubbing hands Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossed Open palm Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Tapping or drumming fingers Patting/fondling hair Tilted head Stroking chin Looking down, face turned away Biting nails Pulling or tugging at ear

Interpretation 1. Anticipation 2. Confidence, superiority 3. Sincerity, openness, innocence 4. Negative evaluation 5. Impatience 6. Lack of self-confidence; insecurity 7. Interest 8. Trying to make a decision 9. Disbelief 10. Insecurity, nervousness 11. Indecision

Paralanguage- Vocal associate of words • It refers to those nonverbal characteristics associated with the production of words through speech. • These include – Pitch, – Voice quality – Rate and rhythm of speech.

In a Class Set up

The amount of liking we have for another person is primarily communicated by body language.

What do they convey ?

Dramatics

What has happened?

Postures

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Facial Expressions

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William D. Brooks, Philip Emmert. Interpersonal Communications, Wm.C.Brown Company publishers. (Pages 117-143). Fast,Julius.Body language.New York:Pocket Books,1971 Mehrabian,Albert. Silent messages. Wadsworth publishing Co., 1971 Knapp,Mark L. Nonverbal Communication in Human Interaction. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston,1972. Search engines: Images and Datas from Google, CUIL.com Nonverbal Communications http://www.cultsock.ndirect.co.uk/MUHome/cshtml/index.html Gestures: Body Language and Nonverbal Communication 

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