Body Language

Definition:
Body language is: the language transmitted by gestures and postures This includes the most subtle of movements that many people are not aware of, including winking and slight movement of the eyebrows. In addition body language can also incorporate the use of facial expressions

Some notions of body language

Is an important and decisive factor when transmitting a message *

*Provides information about an individual : character, emotions, and reactions

A person can stop
speaking, but he cannot
stop communicating
with his body

Three senses are used to interpret the outside world:


1. Sight (visual person, 55%)
2.Hearing (auditory person, 15%
3. Touch (kinetic person, 30%)

Each person has a predominant sense *



The 7 most important words:
I admit I have made a mistake

The 6 most important words:
You have done a good job
The 5 most important words:
Tell me what you think

The 4 most important words:
Do me a favor
The 3 most important words:
Thanks a lot
The most important word : We
The least important word : I








Posture :


Posture is not only a way of punctuating a conversation, but it is also the way individuals relate with each other when they are in a group.
types **

**Inclusive or non-inclusive
These terms describe the way in which the members of a group include (or exclude) other people
**Face-to-face
Posture when two individuals relate facing each other
**Congruent - incongruent
This refers to the ability of the members of a group to imitate each other

Examples to body language

Holding eye contact = Interest

Showing the palms of one’s hands = Inviting / trust




Covering one’s mouth when talking = Insecurity


Avoiding eye-contact = Not wanting to show feelings; or lying
when talking


Recommendations:


**Don’t blink constantly

**Try to keep a direct look and establish eye contact with the people you are talking to

**Always keep your mouth shut while you are listening

**Control the movements of your hands and keep them visible

**Do not cross your arms over your chest

**Do not cover your mouth with your hand while you are speaking