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Non-Verbal Communication

Your Mouth is Saying
  Yes, but Your Body is
  Saying No.
Communication (in general)

• The process of sending and receiving
  messages
• Enables humans to share:
  – Knowledge
  – Attitudes
  – Skills

   .
Dimensions
• Usually:
  – Communication speech
• However, communication
  has 2 dimensions:
  1. verbal
  2. non-verbal
BODILY SPEAKING…
 According to the social
  anthropologist, Edward
  T. Hall,
    in a normal conversation
     between two persons,
     less than 35% of the
     social meanings is
     actually transmitted by
     words.
 So, at least 65% of it is
  conveyed through the
  body (non-verbal)
  channel).
Non-verbal communication includes:

• facial expressions
• eye contact
• tone of voice
• body posture and
  motions
• positioning within
  groups
Non-Verbal Communication

• May also include:
  – the way we wear our
    clothes
  – or the silence we
    keep.
Have you ever heard
anyone say, "His actions
spoke so loudly I couldn't
  hear what he said?"
Categories

 – This is the personal
   type of
   communication.
 – It includes:
   •   facial expressions
   •    tone of voice
   •    sense of touch
   •    sense of smell
   •    body motions
Physical Aspects of Non-Verbal
       Communication
• Kinesics (body language)- Body motions such as shrugs, foot
  tapping, drumming fingers, eye movements such as winking, facial
  expressions, and gestures
• Proxemics (proximity)- Use of space to signal privacy or attraction
• Haptics -Touch
• Oculesics - Eye contact
• Chronemics- Use of time, waiting, pausing
• Olfactics- Smell
• Vocalics- Tone of voice, timbre, volume, speed
• Sound symbols -Grunting, mmm, er, ah, uh-huh, mumbling
• Silence- Pausing, waiting, secrecy
• Posture - Position of the body, stance
• Adornment- Clothing, jewellery, hairstyle
• Locomotion- Walking, running, staggering, limping
• Aesthetic: This is the type of communication that
  takes place through creative expressions:
  – playing instrumental music, dancing, painting and
    sculpturing.
• Symbolic. This is the type of communication that
  makes use of religious, status, or ego-building
  symbols.
WHY IS BODY LANGUAGE ?
 Body acts as a ‘truth talker’ – it
speaks louder than words.
Facial Expressions
Facial Expressions
• The face is the
  index of the
  mind
• The eyes, the
  lips and the
  muscles express
  many feelings
• It can also
  deceive by
  manipulation
The Eyes
• A stare or fixed gaze
  – suggests
    involvement,
  – wonder,
  – or disapproval.
The Eyes
• Raised looks
  – show dominance.
• Downcast looks
  – suggest weakness
    and submission
The Eyes
• Direct eye contact
  – communicates
    honesty,
    transparency and a
    neutral attitude
Gestures and Postures

Gestures
•   Open Palms/Closed Fists
•   Eye-to-eye confrontation
•   Smile
•   Handshake
Postures
• Standing position
• Walking style
• Hand Movements
NONVERBAL            INTERPRETATION
      BEHAVIOR
Brisk, erect walk       Confidence
Standing with hands on Readiness, aggression
hips
Sitting with legs       Boredom
crossed, foot kicking
slightly
Sitting, legs apart     Open, relaxed
Arms crossed on chest   Defensiveness
Walking with hands in   Dejection
pockets, shoulders
hunched
NONVERBAL            INTERPRETATION
      BEHAVIOR
Hand to cheek           Evaluation, thinking
Touching, slightly      Rejection, doubt, lying
rubbing nose
Rubbing the eye         Doubt, disbelief
Hands clasped behind    Anger, frustration,
back                    apprehension
Locked ankles           Apprehension
Head resting in hand,   Boredom
eyes downcast
Rubbing hands           Anticipation
Gestures and Postures
1                  6

          3
                       7
2             5
    4
Signs
Use of various signs in non verbal
          communication
Signs: What They Mean
           • Fist Pump-Everything
             is cool.

           • Are we done yet?
           • You’re late.
           • My time is precious.



           • Look!
Signs: What They Mean
           • Ok!
           • Good job!

           • One moment please.



           • I can’t hear you.
Signs: What They Mean
           • Let me help you.



           • Lalala, I can’t hear
             you.



           • Eureka! I’ve got it!
Signs: What They Mean
           • Shh! Be Quiet!



           • Whoa! Back off!
           • That’s not for me.



           • Everything is OK.
A SMALL CLASS EXERCISE
So What Does This Mean?
            •   Let me see!
            •   I’m in authority.
            •   Let me ponder that.
            •   I’m thinking.
            •   I’m considering it.
So What Does This Mean?
            • Can I help?
            • Trust me!
            • You’re in good
              hands!
            • Let me give you a
              helping hand.
So What Does This Mean?

            •   I feel dejected.
            •   I’m disappointed.
            •   We lost.
            •   Things are going
                badly.
So What Does This Mean?
            •   Now just stop that!
            •   Get out of here!
            •   It wasn’t me!
            •   You are wrong!
            •   I’m not lying.
So What Does This Mean?
            • So tell me more!
            • I’m open to your
              ideas.
            • I accept you.
            • Welcome!
So What Does This Mean?
            •   Hi!
            •   Goodbye!
            •   No pictures please.
            •   No comment.
            •   Wait, please.
So What Does This Mean?
            • I have a headache.
            • I’m tired of this.
            • I’m confused.
            • Are you serious?
            • I want to get out of
              here.
            • This is stressful.
So What Does This Mean?
            •   I know you!
            •   Look at that!
            •   Great to see you!
            •   That’s awesome!
WHY IS BODY LANGUAGE
     IMPORTANT?
6 Reasons to Improve Your
        Body Language
1. Words are only 7% of your
   communication
2. Increase your attractiveness
3. Emotions are linked to your body
   language
4. Reduce mixed messages
5. Improve your communication skills
6. Better first impressions
Ways to Improve Body
             Language
1.   Don’t cross your arms or legs
2.   Have eye contact, but don’t stare
3.   Don’t be afraid to take up some space
4.   Relax your shoulders
5.   Nod when they are talking
6.   Don’t slouch; sit up straight
Ways to Improve Body
           Language
7. Lean, but not too much
8. Smile and laugh
9. Don’t touch your face
10. Keep your head up
11. Slow down a bit
12. Don’t fidget
Ways to Improve Body
           Language
13. Use your hands more confidently
14. Lower your drink
15. Realize where your spine ends
16. Don’t stand too close
17. Mirror
18. Keep a good attitude
•Mohasir Mir
•Hasnan Baber




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How your body communicates more than words

  • 1. Non-Verbal Communication Your Mouth is Saying Yes, but Your Body is Saying No.
  • 2. Communication (in general) • The process of sending and receiving messages • Enables humans to share: – Knowledge – Attitudes – Skills .
  • 3. Dimensions • Usually: – Communication speech • However, communication has 2 dimensions: 1. verbal 2. non-verbal
  • 4. BODILY SPEAKING…  According to the social anthropologist, Edward T. Hall,  in a normal conversation between two persons, less than 35% of the social meanings is actually transmitted by words.  So, at least 65% of it is conveyed through the body (non-verbal) channel).
  • 5. Non-verbal communication includes: • facial expressions • eye contact • tone of voice • body posture and motions • positioning within groups
  • 6. Non-Verbal Communication • May also include: – the way we wear our clothes – or the silence we keep.
  • 7. Have you ever heard anyone say, "His actions spoke so loudly I couldn't hear what he said?"
  • 8. Categories – This is the personal type of communication. – It includes: • facial expressions • tone of voice • sense of touch • sense of smell • body motions
  • 9. Physical Aspects of Non-Verbal Communication • Kinesics (body language)- Body motions such as shrugs, foot tapping, drumming fingers, eye movements such as winking, facial expressions, and gestures • Proxemics (proximity)- Use of space to signal privacy or attraction • Haptics -Touch • Oculesics - Eye contact • Chronemics- Use of time, waiting, pausing • Olfactics- Smell • Vocalics- Tone of voice, timbre, volume, speed • Sound symbols -Grunting, mmm, er, ah, uh-huh, mumbling • Silence- Pausing, waiting, secrecy • Posture - Position of the body, stance • Adornment- Clothing, jewellery, hairstyle • Locomotion- Walking, running, staggering, limping
  • 10. • Aesthetic: This is the type of communication that takes place through creative expressions: – playing instrumental music, dancing, painting and sculpturing.
  • 11. • Symbolic. This is the type of communication that makes use of religious, status, or ego-building symbols.
  • 12. WHY IS BODY LANGUAGE ? Body acts as a ‘truth talker’ – it speaks louder than words.
  • 14. Facial Expressions • The face is the index of the mind • The eyes, the lips and the muscles express many feelings • It can also deceive by manipulation
  • 15. The Eyes • A stare or fixed gaze – suggests involvement, – wonder, – or disapproval.
  • 16. The Eyes • Raised looks – show dominance. • Downcast looks – suggest weakness and submission
  • 17. The Eyes • Direct eye contact – communicates honesty, transparency and a neutral attitude
  • 18. Gestures and Postures Gestures • Open Palms/Closed Fists • Eye-to-eye confrontation • Smile • Handshake Postures • Standing position • Walking style • Hand Movements
  • 19. NONVERBAL INTERPRETATION BEHAVIOR Brisk, erect walk Confidence Standing with hands on Readiness, aggression hips Sitting with legs Boredom crossed, foot kicking slightly Sitting, legs apart Open, relaxed Arms crossed on chest Defensiveness Walking with hands in Dejection pockets, shoulders hunched
  • 20. NONVERBAL INTERPRETATION BEHAVIOR Hand to cheek Evaluation, thinking Touching, slightly Rejection, doubt, lying rubbing nose Rubbing the eye Doubt, disbelief Hands clasped behind Anger, frustration, back apprehension Locked ankles Apprehension Head resting in hand, Boredom eyes downcast Rubbing hands Anticipation
  • 21. Gestures and Postures 1 6 3 7 2 5 4
  • 22. Signs Use of various signs in non verbal communication
  • 23. Signs: What They Mean • Fist Pump-Everything is cool. • Are we done yet? • You’re late. • My time is precious. • Look!
  • 24. Signs: What They Mean • Ok! • Good job! • One moment please. • I can’t hear you.
  • 25. Signs: What They Mean • Let me help you. • Lalala, I can’t hear you. • Eureka! I’ve got it!
  • 26. Signs: What They Mean • Shh! Be Quiet! • Whoa! Back off! • That’s not for me. • Everything is OK.
  • 27. A SMALL CLASS EXERCISE
  • 28. So What Does This Mean? • Let me see! • I’m in authority. • Let me ponder that. • I’m thinking. • I’m considering it.
  • 29. So What Does This Mean? • Can I help? • Trust me! • You’re in good hands! • Let me give you a helping hand.
  • 30. So What Does This Mean? • I feel dejected. • I’m disappointed. • We lost. • Things are going badly.
  • 31. So What Does This Mean? • Now just stop that! • Get out of here! • It wasn’t me! • You are wrong! • I’m not lying.
  • 32. So What Does This Mean? • So tell me more! • I’m open to your ideas. • I accept you. • Welcome!
  • 33. So What Does This Mean? • Hi! • Goodbye! • No pictures please. • No comment. • Wait, please.
  • 34. So What Does This Mean? • I have a headache. • I’m tired of this. • I’m confused. • Are you serious? • I want to get out of here. • This is stressful.
  • 35. So What Does This Mean? • I know you! • Look at that! • Great to see you! • That’s awesome!
  • 36. WHY IS BODY LANGUAGE IMPORTANT?
  • 37. 6 Reasons to Improve Your Body Language 1. Words are only 7% of your communication 2. Increase your attractiveness 3. Emotions are linked to your body language 4. Reduce mixed messages 5. Improve your communication skills 6. Better first impressions
  • 38. Ways to Improve Body Language 1. Don’t cross your arms or legs 2. Have eye contact, but don’t stare 3. Don’t be afraid to take up some space 4. Relax your shoulders 5. Nod when they are talking 6. Don’t slouch; sit up straight
  • 39. Ways to Improve Body Language 7. Lean, but not too much 8. Smile and laugh 9. Don’t touch your face 10. Keep your head up 11. Slow down a bit 12. Don’t fidget
  • 40. Ways to Improve Body Language 13. Use your hands more confidently 14. Lower your drink 15. Realize where your spine ends 16. Don’t stand too close 17. Mirror 18. Keep a good attitude
  • 42. QUESTIONS IF ANY