Body Language - an element of Communication skills
Introduction
Body language is another means of communication. Sometimes it
can send signals stronger than words. Body language is controlled by your
subconscious mind, so a reader can actually understand if there’s a difference
in what you are saying and thinking. In order to ensure that your words and
body language compliment each other, you need to read and practice a bit.
What are the gestures which you should avoid while talking to some body? What
gestures can make you sound more positive? How can you show your agreement/
disagreement without speaking out? Has this worked for you? It will be
interesting to know your thoughts on this.
Impact of body language
By Nishant Kumar
Body language often has great impact in transmitting messages to the listener.
Facial expression and eye movements are very important while conveying your
feelings. Smile on the face reflects confidence. If you are in meeting and you
are not moving your eyes over all the participants, you will fail to add
impact. You need to maintain intensity of voice to match the heat of the topic.
Good posture coordinates your verbal language. If you have right body posture,
you can easily control your voice. Your body weight needs to be equally
balanced on the feet to have correct posture. Try to notice your body posture
when you are happy and confident. You will find that your body is equally
balanced and consequently, you are taking full breath at ease and body is
moving synchronously with your voice.
Body language - October 14, 2008 at 18:10 pm by Rajmeet
Ghai
Body language plays an essential role in communicating with people. Body
language comprises of the gestures and movements we make of the different parts
of our body when communicating with people. Many a times, body language speaks
more than words. Certainly, the body language must be in synch with the words.
Points to remember:-
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Never be up tied or stiff while making movements.
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Avoid body language that may be misunderstood or look unprofessional. E.g.
Winking
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A consistent eye contact is a positive sign and must be used
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Avoid fiddling with things around. It may distract the attention
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Each body part movement signifies something and helps in interpreting. E.g.
Standing with hands on hips signifies aggressions, nodding signifies agreement
and active listening, biting nails signifies nervousness.
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Unlike emails, body language does not give time to think. Hence they must be
used appropriately.
Why body language:-
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Body language can instantly help to evaluate the interest of people
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It is a personal way of expressing emotions when words don’t help
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It can communication interesting and non monotonous
Positive body gestures
Positive body gestures are a sign of confidence and security. They are a sign
of active participation and leave a good impression. Positive gestures
include:-
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Walking upright
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Shaking hands confidently
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Having a pleasant face.
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Nodding head is a positive gesture
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A steady eye contact
Negative body gestures
Following negative gestures are a sign of insecurity and restlessness.
Such gestures show a lack of confidence. Such gestures should be avoided in
interviews or meetings.
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Being up tied
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Biting nails
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Getting distracted
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Faking a smile
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Looking at something else while talking instead of the speaker
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Proper etiquettes should be followed.
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