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Present about “ Body 
Language “ 
1. Irfan 
2. Magi Dedi K 
3. Septiana A A W
“ body language is a form of mental and 
physical ability of human non-verbal 
communication , which consists of body 
posture , gesture , facial expressions , 
and eye movements. Humans send and 
interpret such signal almost entirely 
subconsciously “ 
INTRODUCTION
Body language may provide clues as 
to attitude of state of mind of a 
person. For example , it may indicate 
aggresion , attentiveness , boredom , 
relaxed state , pleasure , amusement 
, and intoxication , among many 
other clues. 
BODY LANGUANGE
 Body language signals may have a goal other 
than communication. People would keep both 
these twoin mind. 
 Verbal communication also requres body 
leaguage show that the person you are talking 
with that you are listening.these signals can 
consists of : eye contact and nodding your 
head to showyou understand
 The expression “it’s not what you say, it’s 
what you do” is never more true than during 
job interviews. Your body language can have a 
significant impact on how you’re perceived, 
and so you have to be aware of it from the 
moment you step through the door. That’s 
right, you’re being judged even before you’ve 
uttered your first word 
Body language do and don’t in 
interviews
 Do: Make eye contact 
This is the best way to show you’re 
actually paying attention and 
engaging with the situation. Of 
course this doesn’t mean stare 
blankly at your interviewer, but 
strive to hold eye contact for a few 
seconds at a time 
 Don’t: Slouch 
Sitting hunched forward, or 
lounging with arms and legs 
everywhere has the effect of 
looking a little too relaxed. You 
don’t want to sit there tightly 
clutching your fists in your lap, but 
you also don’t want to portray a 
casual, not really bothered attitude. 
Here are some handy hints to ensure 
your body language makes a good 
impression.
 Do: Use your hands 
Subtly, of course. Touching your 
fingertips together suggests 
authority but, as with all things, 
use it in moderation. 
 Don’t: Touch your face 
People who play with their hair 
or excessively touch or rub their 
noses can seem dishonest and 
untrustworthy. Also try to avoid 
rubbing your head or neck, it 
can give the impression of being 
bored or disinterested. Same 
goes for sitting with your arms 
crossed, it just makes you look 
defensive and unapproachable.
 Do: Smile 
Smile and nod where 
appropriate, and laugh when 
the interviewer does. You 
want to show you have a 
personality and you’re paying 
attention to what’s being 
said. It goes without saying 
that you should listen 
attentively and try not to 
interrupt. Focus on keeping 
your tone of voice even and 
polite. Too soft and you’ll 
seem timid, too loud and 
you’ll seem domineering.
 Don’t: Move about 
This includes tapping your 
fingertips in the arm rest or 
jiggling your leg up or 
down. It’s a sign of 
boredom and impatience. 
Keep both feet planted 
firmly on the floor to avoid 
the temptation. It’ll help to 
keep your posture straight 
and focussed on your 
interviewer, which in turn 
will make you seem more 
focused.
 Do: Mirror 
You can quickly get on good 
terms with your interviewer by 
matching their positive body 
language. But do so sparingly 
and carefully, if you’re too bold 
you’re more likely to frighten the 
poor interviewer! Mirroring a 
nod or a subtle shift in posture 
can create common ground 
between two people, while 
matching a handshake is always 
a good equaliser. When it comes 
to handshakes, always 
remember to stick to the middle 
ground. Too firm is arrogance, 
too weak is a pushover.
THANK YOU....

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Present about BODY LEAGUAGE

  • 1. Present about “ Body Language “ 1. Irfan 2. Magi Dedi K 3. Septiana A A W
  • 2. “ body language is a form of mental and physical ability of human non-verbal communication , which consists of body posture , gesture , facial expressions , and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signal almost entirely subconsciously “ INTRODUCTION
  • 3. Body language may provide clues as to attitude of state of mind of a person. For example , it may indicate aggresion , attentiveness , boredom , relaxed state , pleasure , amusement , and intoxication , among many other clues. BODY LANGUANGE
  • 4.
  • 5.  Body language signals may have a goal other than communication. People would keep both these twoin mind.  Verbal communication also requres body leaguage show that the person you are talking with that you are listening.these signals can consists of : eye contact and nodding your head to showyou understand
  • 6.  The expression “it’s not what you say, it’s what you do” is never more true than during job interviews. Your body language can have a significant impact on how you’re perceived, and so you have to be aware of it from the moment you step through the door. That’s right, you’re being judged even before you’ve uttered your first word Body language do and don’t in interviews
  • 7.  Do: Make eye contact This is the best way to show you’re actually paying attention and engaging with the situation. Of course this doesn’t mean stare blankly at your interviewer, but strive to hold eye contact for a few seconds at a time  Don’t: Slouch Sitting hunched forward, or lounging with arms and legs everywhere has the effect of looking a little too relaxed. You don’t want to sit there tightly clutching your fists in your lap, but you also don’t want to portray a casual, not really bothered attitude. Here are some handy hints to ensure your body language makes a good impression.
  • 8.  Do: Use your hands Subtly, of course. Touching your fingertips together suggests authority but, as with all things, use it in moderation.  Don’t: Touch your face People who play with their hair or excessively touch or rub their noses can seem dishonest and untrustworthy. Also try to avoid rubbing your head or neck, it can give the impression of being bored or disinterested. Same goes for sitting with your arms crossed, it just makes you look defensive and unapproachable.
  • 9.  Do: Smile Smile and nod where appropriate, and laugh when the interviewer does. You want to show you have a personality and you’re paying attention to what’s being said. It goes without saying that you should listen attentively and try not to interrupt. Focus on keeping your tone of voice even and polite. Too soft and you’ll seem timid, too loud and you’ll seem domineering.
  • 10.  Don’t: Move about This includes tapping your fingertips in the arm rest or jiggling your leg up or down. It’s a sign of boredom and impatience. Keep both feet planted firmly on the floor to avoid the temptation. It’ll help to keep your posture straight and focussed on your interviewer, which in turn will make you seem more focused.
  • 11.  Do: Mirror You can quickly get on good terms with your interviewer by matching their positive body language. But do so sparingly and carefully, if you’re too bold you’re more likely to frighten the poor interviewer! Mirroring a nod or a subtle shift in posture can create common ground between two people, while matching a handshake is always a good equaliser. When it comes to handshakes, always remember to stick to the middle ground. Too firm is arrogance, too weak is a pushover.