Head movement The head can send a wide range of signals

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3. Non verbal communication
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Facial
Expression
Non-verbal
Communication
Ways of
talking
Sounds Posture
Gesture
Head
movement
Space
Body
contact
Appearance
Hands
Movement
Eye
movement

4. Head movement
 The head can send a wide range of signals
just on movement of the head as affected
by the neck muscles.

5. Various head movement
 The various head movements are :
 Lowering
 Raising
 Tilting
 Oscillating (nodding and shaking)
 Pointer
 Rotating
 Touching

6. Lowering
A lowered head covers the neck with the chin and hence
can be a defensive posture that can occur as a result of any
perceived threat (not just physical threat).

7. Tilting
Tilting the head sideways can be a sign of interest, which
may be in what is said or happening? It can similarly
indicate curiosity, uncertainty or query, particularly if the
head is pushed forward, as if the person was trying to look
at the subject in a different way in the hope of seeing
something new. It can be flirting signal also.

8. Raising
When the head is low, raising it may be a sign of interest
as the person moved to looking at the point of interest.
This is typically accompanied by other expressions of
interest.

9. Raising
When the head is low, raising it may be a sign of interest
as the person moved to looking at the point of interest.
From a level position, a quick flick upwards can be a sign
of query ('What do you mean?').

10. Head nod
Nodding can represent lot of things , however here he is
nodding to the music.

11. Negative nod
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