Body Language is a broad term for forms of communication using body movements or gestures instead of, or in addition to, sounds, verbal language, or other forms of communication. The face and eyes are by far the most important features in Body Language.
Body Language is a broad term for forms of communication using body movements or gestures instead of, or in addition to, sounds, verbal language, or other forms of communication. The face and eyes are by far the most important features in Body Language.
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Body Language is a broad term for forms of communication using body movements or gestures instead of, or in addition to, sounds, verbal language, or other forms of communication. The face and eyes are by far the most important features in Body Language.
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Body Language It is a broad term for forms of communication using body movements or gestures instead of, or in addition to, sounds, verbal language, or other forms of communication.
This includes the most subtle of movements
that many people are not aware of, including winking and slight movement of the eyebrows. It is important in one-on-one communications. More important in group communications. In group situations, often only one person at a time is speaking, while non-verbal communication is coming from each individual in the group. The larger the group, the more impact body language may have. The face & eyes are by far the most important features in Body Language. Classification Kinesics Proxemics Paralanguage Kinesics It is the interpretation of body language such as facial expressions and gestures. Proxemics It is to describe the measurable distances between people as they interact.Also called Personal Space. Paralanguage The non-verbal elements of communication used to modify meaning and convey emotion. Expressed consciously or unconsciously, and it includes pitch, volume and intonation of speech. It is the closest to communication, with word symbols Common Observations NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR INTERPRETATION
Brisk, erect walk Confidence
Standing with hands on hips Readiness, aggression
Sitting with legs crossed, foot Boredom
kicking slightly
Sitting, legs apart Open, relaxed
Arms crossed on chest Defensiveness Walking with hands in pockets, Dejection shoulders hunched Hand to cheek Evaluation, thinking Open palm Sincerity, openness, innocence Common Observations NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR INTERPRETATION
Touching, slightly rubbing nose Rejection, doubt, lying
Rubbing the eye Doubt, disbelief Hands clasped behind back Anger, frustration, apprehension Locked ankles Apprehension Head resting in hand, eyes Boredom downcast Rubbing hands Anticipation Sitting with hands clasped Confidence, superiority behind head, legs crossed Pinching bridge of nose, eyes Negative evaluation closed Common Observations NONVERBAL BEHAVIOR INTERPRETATION
Tapping or drumming fingers Impatience
Steepling fingers Authoritative Patting/fondling hair Lack of self-confidence; insecurity
Tilted head Interest
Stroking chin Trying to make a decision Looking down, face turned away Disbelief Biting nails Insecurity, nervousness