Body Language

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

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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.

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R.Mariam Sudhakar

Asst.Professor (Soft Skills)

Aditya Institute of Technology and Management

Tekkali,

Srikakulam.