BODY
LANGUAGE SIGNALS
Body language plays a very important title role in
communication. Body language is a kind of non-verbal communication. Where
feelings are expressed by individual physical behavior. Facial expressions ,
eye undertaking are kind of non - verbal announcement. Research shows that
55-85 percent communication involves non-verbal communication , which results
that body language is very important.
At the time of communication with an individual the body
language signs you see or observe has several meanings.
So, here are some body language signals:-
Always
pay attention to the body language that they may convey….
BODY
LANGUAGE JUST HAPPENS NATURALLY
If someone signals that , they are feeling comfortable
you can easily interact with that person if someone is feeling uncomfortable
you will not interact with them easily.
FACIAL
EXPRESSION
Facial expression conveys a great deal of non-verbal
communication. A person can easily convey his/her facial expression. As , smile
indicates happiness whereas , frown indicates unhappiness.
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Sadness
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Anger
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Fear
·
Excitement
They are some kind of facial expressions. Facial
expressions itself speaks a lot about person what they are feeling.
THE
EYES
People says that eyes are a “ WINDOW TO THE SOUL” because
eyes can easily reveal about the person what they are feeling or thinking. At
the time of communication with the person eye contact is necessary while
interacting with people.
·
Crying
When a person is crying it is associated or we relate it
that the person is sad whereas sometimes happiness through laughing can cause
us to cry. We are very well known with the word ‘crocodile tears’ which usually
means to gain sympathy.
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Blinking
Blinking is a kind of good indicator which means person
is attracted to the person they are talking. Blinking means to close and open
one or both of the eyes rapidly.
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Winking
Winking is a signal of affection or greeting.
People
usually think and feel about us on our non-verbal signs.
THE
MOUTH
Mouth expressions are also essential in reading body
language. For example: when a person is chewing the lower lip it usually
indicates that the person is in fear , covering the mouth indicates that the
individual is yawning or coughing.
MOUTH IS THE EVENTUAL FUNCTION THAT WE USE IT FOR
COMMINICATING WITH ANOTHER BEING
SPEAKING
The mouth sends additional signals when it is speaking.
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When mouth is moving little it may indicate
unwillingness to speak. Shyness is one of the best example.
· When mouth is moving a lot it indicates the
excitement.
Fast speakers are usually a visual thinkers whereas the
slow speakers may be a deep thinkers.
EATING
The way people eat tells things about them. A person who
opens their mouth minimum to put a amount of food and keep it closed while
chewing are a well mannered person. This kind of people are very well known
with the table etiquattes. Whereas unmannerly person can gulp a large amount of
food and talk at the same time while chewing food.
SMILING
Smiling indicates happiness or pleasure when we are
enjoying other person’s company.
GESTURES
gestures are the most direct
body language signals. Pointing, thumbs-up , using fingers are some of the most
common using gestures and which is easy to understand.
As thumbs-up and thumbs-down
are mostly used as gestures for the approval and for the disapproval and
whereas the V-sign is created by lifting the index finger and the middle
finger and create the V sign which shows the sign of victory.
In many countries such signs
or signals are taken as offensive gestures or offensive meaning.
ARMS
AND LEGS
The position of arms and legs can tell many things about
the body language.
ARMS
·
When
the person is standing by keeping their arms away or by the side from the body
which means that person could feel confident or strong.
·
When the person keeps their arms crossed that
gives the sign of feeling protective
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Touching an arm of another individual
indicates the sign of sympathy.
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Tapping fingers again and again is a sign
that a person is getting bored or person is impatient.
LEGS
Legs plays a very important role in the field of
non-verbal body language.
OPEN LEGS
When a person is standing with the open legs or in the
relaxed position this may be indicates that the person is feeling confident or
that person is strong whereas when the person is sitting with slightly open
legs which shows that the person is sitting in a relaxed position as well as
feeling comfortable.
CLOSED LEGS
When the person is standing with the feet together it will
surely displays that the person is in anxiety or distress. This type of
standing position may indicate the desire for protection by the person. As same
when the individual is with the knees tightly together it is depending on the
anxiety level of the person.
CROSSED LEGS
When ever person is standing with the crossed legs it
displays the unstable position of the person. Crossed legs shows the shyness or
it indicates that shielding the person from another person. Whereas sitting
with crossed legs also shows that the person is distress. If a person is
leaning forward with the cross ankle legs which is tucked under the chair it
clearly shows the concealed anxiety level of person. Knees held together can
displays the greater anxiety , if they fall naturally slightly apart is the
female modesty position.
MOVING LEGS
moving legs are sometimes in just for exercising or
sometimes it sends a signals. When a person is standing and continuously
bouncing their legs which clearly shows the impatience of person. As same way
when a person is sitting with crossed legs and bounce leg up and down it also
shows the impatience level of person. When person swing their legs at the time
of music it indicates that person is relaxed or enjoying the music vibes.
When person is moving fast it shows this shows the person
is in hurry or if the person is moving slow this clearly indicates that the
person is lazy or have much time to kill.
PERSONAL
SPACE
Personal space for every individual at every situation is
very necessary. There is always a invisible air borders around us which is
reserved for certain people. Not everyone is allowed to enter in that border.
Whenever any stranger is trying to cross that limit or try to enter in that
border it will make us feeling uncomfortable.
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Personal distance
Personal distance usually occurs between the family
members and close friends. To maintain the personal distance we must maintain
the distance of 1.5 – 4 feet. At this distance people will feel comfortable
while interacting with others.
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Social distance
Social distance usually occurs with the co-workers ,
drivers etc. the distance we have to maintain with this is to be 4 – 12 feet.
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Public distance
Public distance is mostly used at public speaking
situations. For ex: whenever you are giving any presentation in any corporate
world or talking in front of class full of students. The distance we have to
maintain is at 12 – 25 feet.
Whenever any individual build their own personal space it
will make them comfortable as well as protective.
BODY
LANGUAGE IS VERY POWERFUL TOOL. IT IS ALSO A GREAT SPEAKER WHICH IS NOT
AUDIBLE.
NOW, HERE ARE SOME TACTICS TO IMPROVE YOUR BODY
LANGUAGE…..
1) MAKE
EYE CONTACT
Always make a eye contact to a person whom you are
speaking. This will develop the level of trust or creates a good connection.
Another person pay attention to what you are saying.
2) USE
HAND GESTURES
Usually our gestures is linked with our speech. Hand
gestures can give a emphasis to what we are talking but always make sure not to
give big hand gestures because it will look odd.
3) TAKE
WALK AROUND , WHILE SPEAKING TO AN AUDIENCE
Slow moving when you are giving speech it will implies
the level of confidence. This will help you to connect with the people or
audience around the room.
4) KEEP
GENUINE SMILE ON FACE
A genuine smile will connect you with others. A smile can
improve relation as well as boosts confidence.
5) THINK
BEFORE YOU SPEAK
When you start speaking be prepared with your thoughts
and ideas. Don’t pause in between when you start speaking or talking. It looks
awkward when you stop while talking and start looking up and down.
6) KEEP
YOUR VOCAL PITCH LOW
At the workplace try to keep your vocal pitch low because
usually the people with high pitch is judged to be nervous or less powerful as
compared with speakers who keep their vocal pitch low.
7) MAINTAIN
YOUR PERSONAL SPACE
The personal space focus on the distance between the
people you are interacting. Try to maintain your personal space from your
co-workers or people while speaking. It will make uncomfortable if any person
stood too close to you.
THE
MOST IMPORTANT THING IN COMMUNICATION IS TO HEAR WHAT ISN’T BEING SAID….
