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Body Language
Body Language is Non-verbal manifestationOf what we wish to convey
to the receiver. We cannotice in the manner we walkTalk, and position our hands
or legs.
Body Language
Positive GesturesHandshakesThe gazes
SmilesHand Movements
Leg PositionsStyles of WalkingVoice Modulations
Body Language
Positive gestures
1. Open Palms – Positive Personality.2. Eye contact – Honest and Direct
3. Smile – Open Personality4. Equal Handshakes
Positive gestures
1. Open Palms – Positive Personality.2. Eye contact – Honest and Direct
3. Smile – Open Personality4. Equal Handshakes
Body Language
Eye Contact
1. Maintain eye contact.2. Eyes down – you made a mistake.
3. Eyes sides – avoiding4. Eyes closed – you are not sure.
Body Language
Smiles
1. Felt Smile
a. Upturned mouth with lips closed.b. Upper set of teeth exposed
c. Broad smile
Smiles
1. Felt Smile
a. Upturned mouth with lips closed.b. Upper set of teeth exposed
c. Broad smile
All to appreciate the interaction.
Body Language
Smiles
2. Miserable SmileOnly half the mouth is smiling
3. False SmileSlight turn at the end of the mouth.
Body Language
Hand Movements
1. Hugging of the self – Uncertainty Lack of confidence.
2. Arms folded thumb up - Closed mind, superiority
Complex.
Body Language
Hand Movements
3. Holding hands in front – Having artistic, or logical bent of mind.
4. Clasping of hands behind - Royalty or authority
Body Language
Hand Movements
5. Right hand supporting right cheek.Thinking unsolved puzzles.
6. Scratching the head.Caught in the doubt trap.
Body Language
Hand Movements
7. Both hands on the hips.Bossism.
8. Hands moving in arm’s orbit.Analyzing critical situations.
Body Language
Leg Positions.
1. Cross legs. Leg up.Bossism. Superiority.
2. Cross legs. Legs down.Casual and relaxed.
Body Language
Leg Positions.
3. Leg ShakingReckless and negligent.
4. Legs stretched forward.Relaxing and may be sleeping
.
Body Language
Leg Positions.
5. Cross legs and one hand back the chair.Authority in relaxing.
6. Both legs at 90* hands on the lap.Most acceptable posture.
.
R.Mariam Sudhakar
Asst.Professor (Soft Skills)
Aditya Institute of Technology and Management
Tekkali,
Srikakulam.