Beyond Words...

Understanding and Interpreting

Body Language

At a Drug Store
Your roommate caught a bad cold so you helped to get some medicine for him /her.

A Regular Drug Store A drug Store Run by a Dumb A drug Store Run by a Foreigner

Defining body language

Body language is a form of mental and physical ability of human non-verbal communication, consisting of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements.

What does it say?

Amusement Contempt Contentment Embarrassment Excitement Guilt Pride in achievement Relief Satisfaction Sensory pleasure Shame

Aspects of body Language

Physical appearance Facial expressions Gestures Posture Eye contact

Physical Expressions
Hands Palms Arms Eyes Legs and Feet

Hands

Hand Steepling

Hands

Hand Clenching

Hands

Hand-Holding Behind the Back

Hands

hand holding behind back and wrist or arm holding

Palm

Open palm in upward position

Open palm facing outward or downward

Arms

fold arms across the chest

Arms

Single Arm Cross

Arms

Sophisticated Arm Cross Barriers

Eyes
Direct eye contact Rubbing eyes Eye shrug/roll Pupils dilated Blinking Looking Right/Left

Legs and Feet

Leg Direction Uncrossed legs Crossed legs Open legs Standing at attention Legs crossed, standing

Facial Expression

Facial Expression

Facial Expression

Lifted Eyebrow

Facial Expression

Raised Eyebrows

Facial Expression

Skewed Mouth

Gestures

Gestures

Gestures

Gestures

Gestures

Fingers & Hand To Face, Head, & Neck

Finger(s) to Mouth

Fingers & Hand To Face, Head, & Neck

Hand to Chin & Cheek

Fingers & Hand To Face, Head, & Neck

Closed hand resting on cheek

Fingers & Hand To Face, Head, & Neck

Hand moves to lower jaw

Gestures with Hair

Hair Stroking and Head Tossing

Gestures with Hair

Hair Twisting

Head

Head Tilt

Head

Backward Head Tilt

Hand to Mouth, Ear, or Eye

The Mouth Guard Gesture

Hand to Mouth, Ear, or Eye

The Nose Touch Gesture

Hand to Mouth, Ear, or Eye

The Ear Rub

Hand to Mouth, Ear, or Eye

Hand to Neck:
Back Neck Rub

Hand to Mouth, Ear, or Eye

Hands Behind Head

Unintentional gestures
eye rub chin rest lip touch nose itch head scratch ear scratch crossing arms finger lock

Evolution of gestures

Evolution of gestures

Evolution of gestures

Proxemics

Global village Concept and body language

Some gestures means same thing everywhere and some gestures mean different in different places.

Why is Body Language important?

55%

7%

38%

Importance
communication and relationships. management and leadership in business dating, mating, parenting. revealing a lot about your feelings and meaning to others

Who use it?

Interviews Mime artist Poker Game

Question and Answering Round

Body language is...

A. Conscious B. Subconscious C. Both

Which says someone is telling lie?

A. B. C. D. E. Scratching head Looking down Crossing legs Touching nose and lips Fiddling with hair

Tell...

What does it mean if someone starts to mimic others body language subconsciously?

When someone is telling lie, his vocal tone A. Decrease B. Increase C. neither

What does this facial expression says about the man?

A. B. C. D. E. F. Surprise Interest Joy Shame Fear Disgust

Tell... A person reaches out to shake your hand with the palm of their hand facing towards the floor. What do they want to mean?

Who is telling lie?

Who is most attracted at person 2?

A. 1 B. 3 C. 4