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Body language


Body Language VocabularyFacet: n. part or phase of somethingDemeanor: n. conduct or behaviorArticulate: adj. Spoken clearlyOptimism:n. the belief that goodness pervades realityEnthusiasm: n. lively interestCharisma: n. personal power to influence and charmPoise: n. dignified, self-confident mannerCharm: n. power of pleasing or attractingCongruent: adj. agreeingBias: n. preconceived opinion about something or someone


NONVERBALBEHAVIOR

1.Brisk, erect walk

2.Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly

3.Arms crossed on chest

4.Hands clasped behind back

5.Tapping or drumming fingers

INTERPRETATION

Confidence

Boredom

Defensiveness

Anger, frustration, apprehension

Impatience


Effective usage of Body Language:

Mind the Body-TalkBe Careful with the handshakeEstablish good eye contactWe must be ourselvesGraceful movement

You need to pause your conversation if you notice:

Folded armsHeavy sighsA repositioning of the body away from youA lack of eye contactDrumming of fingersRepeated glances at wrist watch or clockSlumped shouldersRolling of the eyes.


A defensive person A disinterested person


Slouch


A nervous person


A confident person.


Good posture communicates, 'I am listening and paying attention'.

Slouching communicates, 'I'm so not interested in being here'.


If you roll your eyes you might as well say,

'I'm so over what you're saying'.

Pleasant, direct eye contact is maintained by looking at the area

between the nose and mouth and

occasionally to the eyes.

Staring is confrontational. It will

quickly make the speaker lose their

confidence.

Looking down suggests the person

is not confident or may not know how to

express their opinions. Respect

cultures where direct eye contact is

considered rude.


Pointing - aggressive and confrontational

Open hand gestures -

illustrate your point.

Clenched fists and frowning - angry

A single, open hand gesture -

take a seat.


Correct. Although the communication is non-verbal, it is aggressive, assertive, passive.


Is he saying hello, goodbye, or stop?


Withdrawn and insecure Confident and inviting


Emphasize a point


Directing towards

Directing away


You need to pause your conversation if you notice:

folded armsheavy sighsa repositioning of the body away from youa lack of eye contactdrumming of fingersrepeated glances at wrist watch or clockslumped shouldersrolling of the eyes.

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