body language intro

1. By : Tony Clarke
Body Language

2. Examples of body language
Body language is thought to account for between 50% and 70% of
all communications, therefore it’s not what we say but what we also
convey by our expressions is equally important
Positive body language Negative body language

3. Some useful tips on body language.
What to do and what not to do .
Ways of talking – (pauses, stress on words)
Posture – (slouching)
Personal appearance – (untidiness)
Head movements – (nodding)
Hand movements – (waving)
Eye movements – (winking)
Facial expressions – (frowning)
Body contact – (shaking hands)
Closeness – (invading someone’s space)
Sounds – (laughing – sighing)

4. Body language refers to the non-verbal
signals that we use to communicate.
These non-verbal signals make up a huge part of our daily
communication, from our facial expressions to our body
movements the thing that we don’t say can still convey
volumes of information.
Body language is thought to account for between 50% and
70% of all communication.
Understanding body language is important but it also
essential to note other cues such as context and to look at
signals as a group rather than focusing on a single action.
The message that we wish to convey may be given by the
image that we portray.