non verbal communication

Non Verbal Communication of emotion, State of mind or state of physical Well being

Posture OPosture and how you

carry your self tells a lot about you. How you walk, sit, stand or hold your head not only indicates your current mood, but also your personality in general.

Posture OFor example, if you cross

your arms while standing, you indicate that you may be closed off and defensive. Meanwhile, walking with your head down and avoiding eye contact with others may indicate shyness.

It is the Position or Pose of appearance

The way of standing position The way of sitting position

GesturesOA gesture is a characteristic

of nonverbal communication in which visible body actions communicate particular message.

OGestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body.

Eye Contact O Eye contact, a key characteristic of nonverbal

communication, expresses much without using a single word. In American culture, maintaining eye contact shows respect and indicates interest.

O To make people feel good and show your interest you must maintain eye contact.

O The easiest way to maintain eye contact naturally is to look at the persons whole face above the tip of their nose

O Eye contact also establish the nature of a relationship.

Facial expressionOFacial expressions are the

key characteristics of nonverbal communication. Your facial expression can communicate happiness, sadness, anger or fear.

1. Anger

2. Love

3. Anxiety

4. Horror

5. Depression

6. Peace

7. Happiness

A Small Class Exercise

So What Does This Mean? • Can I help!

• Trust me!• You’re in good

hands!• Helping Hand

So What Does This Mean?

• Dejected• Disappointed• Lost it.

So What Does This Mean?• Now just stop

that!• Get out of here!• Defensive• Oppositional

• So tell me more!• Open• Accepting• Welcoming

So What Does This Mean?

Nonverbal Communication Around the World

ONonverbal Communication in

ChinaOThe Chinese don't like

being touched by strangers. Therefore don’t make any body contact.

Nonverbal Communication Around the World

O Nonverbal Communication in

IndiaO Greeting with 'namaste' -

placing both hands together with a slight bow is a very common nonverbal communication and shows respect.

Nonverbal Communication Around the World

ONonverbal Communication in

the U.S.A

OQuite Informal way of nonverbal communication - A handshake, a smile, and 'hello'.

Nonverbal Communication must be understandableBut what the……..is this?

Chicken Dance……Dance is an artistic form of nonverbal

communication. But no one really knows what England’s creepy chicken dance is

trying to communicate.

I just understand that they are happy.