What is body language?

Eye contact, facial expressions, posture, movements, gestures.

Why is it useful?
It
is
to
it
to
to
to emphasize

natural

and

part

clarify

is

of

communication.
meaning;
visual
nervousness
interest

very

vent
maintain

The golden rule is "Be natural and relaxed!"

Positive body language

eye

contact

body

to keep audiences' attention (Asian

to

audience

keep

might

feel

aggressed.)

movement

indicate

change

audience's

attention

move

and

move to side to indicate a transition

raise eyebrows to show surprise -

gesture

open

up

eyes

wide

and

down

to

focus

facial expressions should be natural

friendly:

forward

of

head

emphasize

motions

are

squint

your

eyes

curl your eyebrows

movements to indicate importance or

acknowledgement
pen or pointer to indicate part, place

the

hands
(on

transparency)

Lots of possibilities to emphasise, to

shrug shoulder to indicate I don't
enumerate.
know or care
to

express

sincerity

or

reflexion

Be conscious of what you do with

posture

your

stand

hands

straight

but

relaxed

If you are unhappy, hold notes or

(do not slouch or lean sideways)

cards

Lean forward to emphasize however

to

occupy

them

arm - movements back and forth to

suggest

No hands in pockets

flow.

Open arms to include or welcome

ideas

Negative body language

Failing to make eye contact
Do not look at your notes all the time

Looking at the screen/board means your back is turned to the audience cutting
contact
Don't stare, or look blankly into people's eyes
Avoid swaying back and forth like a pendulum
Avoid leaning against walls
Be aware of your nervous tics
Do not fold your arms like a barrier
While one hand in a pocket gives a very relaxed pose, both hands in pockets
looks too casual and should be avoided