BODY LANGUAGEPrepared by Nevriye Sönmezay

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OUTLINESI. Introduction of Body Language

II. Body Language’s Important

III. While You Are Talking, What Is Your Body Saying?

IV. Effective Body Language

V. Components of Body Language

- Gestures

- Stance

- Facial Expressions

WHAT IS BODY LANGUAGE?

It is a form of non-verbal communication, which consist of body posture, gestures, facial expressions and eye-contact.

WHY IS BODY LANGUAGE IMPORTANT?

WHY IS BODY LANGUAGE ?

Body acts as a ‘truth talker’ – it speaks louder than words.

WHAT IS YOUR BODY SAYING?

Unaware of the messages you're conveying

nonverbally!

EFFECTIVE BODY LANGUAGE

Audiences appreciate movement when it is meaningful and supportive of the message.

EFFECTIVE BODY LANGUAGE

Know components of body language Efficient use of them.

COMPONENTS OF BODY LANGUAGE

• Gesture • Stance• Facial expression

WHAT IS GESTURES?

A gesture is a means of using your arms or hands to convey some meaning to another person.

EXAMPLES TO GESTURES

EXAMPLES TO GESTURES

WHAT IS STANCE?

Stance is how you stand in front of your audience as you speak.

HOW CAN WE USE STANCE EFFECTİVELY?

EXAMPLES TO STANCE

The Arm Cross:

EXAMPLES TO STANCE

The Leg Cross:

WHAT ARE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS?

Facial expression

Eyes, mouth, and facial muscles for connection with your audience.

Eye focus

USE OF EYE CONTACT

EXAMPLES TO FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

Biting Your Lip:

It's a nervous habit and often a tell for inexperienced liars.

EXAMPLES TO FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

Smiling: Don't fake it. Women tend to be social smilers and smile 70 percent more than men.

Work on your body language-gesture, stance, and facial expression-to make the most of every speaking opportunity.

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