BODY LANGUAGE
MEANING
Body language refers to any kind of bodily movement or posture, including facial expression, which transmits a message to the observer. It is the communication of personal feelings, emotions, attitudes, thoughts through body movements either consciously or unconsciously , voluntarily or unvoluntarily.
Zone Distances
How People Judge us ! 55% - Body Language 38% -Verbal Tone 7-10% - Verbal Content. If your body language does not match your words, you are wasting your time.
Just as verbal language differs from culture to culture, so the non-verbal language may also differ.
Thumb-up
Thumb is used to display dominance, superiority or even aggression.
PALM POWER
One of the least noticed but most powerful non-verbal signals is given by the human palm.
The Palm-down Position
The Palm-up Position
The Palm-closed-fingerpointed Position
SHAKING HANDS
One of the three basic attitudes is transmitted through hand shake.
Types of hand shakes
Aggressive : not giving the receiver a chance to establish an equal relationship. Dead fish :shaking hands listlessly.(Sign of a weak character) Knuckle grinder :aggressive tough guy type ,often disliked. Stiff arm:tries to keep receiver at a distance.
Finger tip grade:main aim is to keep the receiver at a distance. Double handed:using both the hands to express sincerity and trust.
TYPES OF HAND SHAKES
Taking the Control
Giving the Control
Shake Like a Man
Politicians Handshake
Gesture
UK & USA
Everything is OK
Japan
Money
France
Zero/nothing
Palm Facing the Audience
All the Best ! OK!
Lift Please !
Youve lost it !
Open/ Honest
Smart/Confident/ Superior
Facing the Audiencewith Smile
Palm Facing the Audience
I am Honest, Harmless
Shame, Embarrassment
Wants to say something, but
Explaining
Confused, Indecisive
Boredom
Frustration
Frustration
Frustration
Peering Over Glasses
Judging, Scrutinising, Rude
Interested Evaluation
Hand rested over Chin
Evaluation Hand rested over Chin
Having Negative Thoughts
Hand on Chin & temple
Judging
Chin Stroking
Hands in pocket: Thumb Out Position
Aggressive
Cardigan or Waistcoat Thruster
Superiority, positive signal, high status
Hands on Hip
Superiority, readiness
Male Courtship Gestures
Straightening tie, brushing imaginary dust from the shoulder, rearranging cuff links, shirt, coat and other clothing.
Playing with Moustaches
Dominant, Egoistic
I am not approachable, please do not come near / talk to me
Arm Barrier
Telling a lie
Rubbing Nose, Face, Neck
Reassurance is needed here !
Nail Biting, fingers in mouth
Posture
Head Up
Eyes looking forward most of the time.
Monitor approximately at eye height and an arms distance away.
Shoulders Relaxed
Back erect and Supported
Hands in line with the forearms.
Reference material is easy to look at
Only moderate pressure at the front of the seat cushion
Feet Firmly on a footrest
Casual, Friendly, Open, Comfort
Arm and Leg Barriers
Leg Barrier
Ready to Proceed
American 4
I can see you have some ideas on this. Id be interested in your opinion
I have all the answers!
May be one day youll be as smart as I am! Everythings under control!
Straddling a Chair
Dominant, trying to control others
Hands on Hip
Aggressive-readiness, forward thinking
Ankle Lock
Negative / Defensive Attitude
EYES
The eyes indicate the antiquity of the soul
Expressions
Body Language Interpretation
Brisk, erect walk Confidence Standing with hands on hips -Readiness, aggression Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly -Boredom Sitting, legs apart Open, relaxed
Arms crossed on chest -Defensiveness Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched -Dejection Hand to cheek -Evaluation, thinking 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 downcast Boredom Rubbing hands -Anticipation Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossed -Confidence, superiority
Open palm -Sincerity, openness, innocence Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Negative evaluation Tapping or drumming fingers -Impatience Steepling fingers -Authoritative Patting/fondling hair -Lack of selfconfidence; insecurity
Tilted head -Interest Stroking chin -Trying to make a decision Looking down, face turned away -Disbelief Biting nails -Insecurity, nervousness Pulling or tugging at ear Indecisive
Developing confidence through correct body language
Remember that a picture is worth a thousand words. When talking to somebody picturise yourself. How are you looking. Avoid your pockets. Do not fidget. Keep your gesticulations under control. Keep eyes forward. Maintain eye contact.
Stand up straight with your shoulders back.Hold your head high. Walk confidently and naturally. Firm handshake. Proper grooming. Smile. Do not cross your arms.
Hmmm. Now you guys are Experts.
SoHappy reading body language !
