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Body Language DefinitionBody language is the language transmitted by gestures and postures

Some notions of body languageIs an important and decisive factor when transmitting a messageProvides information about an individuals character, emotions, and reactions

Body language:

Movement is the original and most intense means of expression and of will

Movement isthe starting point par excellence of human behavior

A person can stop speaking, but he cannot stop communicatingwith his body

NON-VERBAL symbols are four times more effectivethan VERBAL ones

All individuals havesome knowledge of the vocabulary of body symbols

Non-verbal signs are grasped instinctively and directly

Signals emitted unconsciouslyalways tell the truth

Gestures are the directand unrepeatable expression of the personality

Each gesture synthesizes multiple contents,both conscious andunconscious

Everyone moves the way he or she is and is the way he or she moves

Body language is asensorial process from the point of view of perceptionand emission

The more signals we consciously attempt to perceive and understand, the more accurate will be our interpretation of a persons conduct

Only those persons who livein awareness of their body will beable to maintain sensitivecontact with their surrroundings

Three senses are used tointerpret the outside world:

Sight (visual person, 55%) Hearing (auditory person, 15%) Touch (kinetic person, 30%)

Each person has a predominant senseThe 7 most important words:I admit I have made a mistake

The 6 most important words : You have done a good job

The 5 most important words : Tell me what you think

The 4 most important words : Do me a favor

The 3 most important words : Thanks a lot

The most important word : WeThe least important word : I

Territorial needsEveryone has a defined body area, a territory, and a personal space, which is called a body buffer zoneMaskingMethod by which we control our body so that it will not send out messages that our mind wants to hide

PosturePosture is not only a way of punctuating a conversation, but it is also the way individuals relate with each other when they are in a group. Types of postureInclusive or non-inclusiveFace-to-face or parallel

Congruent or incongruentInclusive or non-inclusiveThese terms describe the way in which the members of a group include (or exclude) other people

Face-to-facePosture when two individuals relate facing each other

Congruent - incongruentThis refers to the ability of the members of a group to imitate each other

Parts of the body and body languageBody movements include:Facial expression

Eye movement

Body movements include :HandsFeetWhole body

The meaning of gestures. ExamplesDoubt: we raise an eyebrow

Scratching ones nose: puzzled

Holding eye contactShowing the palmsof ones handsInviting trustInterest/curiosityCovering ones mouth when talkingInsecurityAvoiding eye-contactwhen talkingNot wanting to showfeelings; or lyingRecommendationsThe greeting: a good starting point (show openness)Dont blink constantlyTry to keep a direct look and establish eye contact with the people you are talking toDont bite your lips or moisten them with your tongue

Recommendations (Continued)Always keep your mouth shut while you are listeningMaintain an appropriate position and avoid constant abrupt movementsControl the movements of your hands and keep them visibleDo not allow any object to come between you and your audience

Recommendations (Continued)Try to integrate with your audience and adapt your clothing to their social, economic, and other characteristicsDo not cross your arms over your chestDo not cover your mouth with your hand while you are speakingMaintain a relaxed postureHe who does not understand a look will not understand a long explanation either

Arab proverb