Presentation on Body Language and how to improve your body language

1. BODY LANGUAGE
Submitted to Presented by
Ms. Tarunpreet Kaur Shashank saini

2. WHAT IS BODY LANGUAGE?
Body language is a type of non-verbal communication in which physical
behavior, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey information.
Such behavior includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye
movement, touch.
 7 % VERBAL (Conveyed through words)
 38 % VOCAL (intonation , pitch, pauses)
 55 % NON VERBAL (body language)

3. TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE
There are four types of body language:
 Eye contact
 Facial expression
 Gestures
 Posture and stance

4. EYE CONTACT
Look a person in the eye when you talk to him
 showing attention and interest
 speaking information
 revealing attitude
 provide feedback during speech

5.  too much eye contact – lack of respect, threat, wish to insult
 too little eye contact – not paying attention, shy, impolite, not interested

6. FACIAL EXPRESSION
Can face speak ?
 Happiness
 Sadness
 Anger
 Fear
 Interest
 Displeasure

7. GESTURE AND POSTURE
A gesture is a form of non-verbal communication or non-vocal communication in
which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages, either in place of, or
in conjunction with, speech. Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other
parts of the body.
Some common gestures
 EYE RUB – Avoiding eye contact, Lying
 CHIN STROKING – Making a decision
 STEEPLING HAND – Request, Frustrated
 HAND CLENCHED TOGTHER – Confident
 SHOULDER SHRUG – I don’t know
 FINGER CROSSING - Protection

8. POSTURE AND STANCE
The position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
Some common Posture
 Arm folded across chest – unconfident
 Sagging – depression
 Forward lean – positive attitude
 Backward lean – negative attitude
 Sideway lean – relaxation , friends

12. TO IMPROVE YOUR BODY LANGUAGE
 SMILE! ::::::::::::::
 Keep an open space before your upper torso. E.g. -
don’t fold your arms, hug your bag, or put things on
your lap.
 Have eye contact. Important to establish connection.
 Be comfortable in your space. Don’t fidget, don’t
squirm, or don’t lose yourself in your body.
 Minimize movement that distracts. Don’t finger drum,
nail bite, skin peel, or scab pick.
 Slow down your pace. (for fast talkers). Move slowly if
you have to adjust your position.
 Be inclusive in your actions. E.g. - reduce the physical
distance between you and the other person, smile,
maintain eye contact, and make occasional gestures
towards the other person.
 Be open with your emotions. If you are sad, happy, or
surprised, show that on your face.

14. THANK YOU