Body Language is one of the most important element of Non-verbal Communication. Also, referred to as Kinesics.

1. BODY LANGUAGE
(KINESICS)
PREPARED BY : VANALI PARMAR
(PDP FACULTY)
ICA EDU SKILLS PVT LTD.

2. Body Language: What is it?
 Body Language is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true
feelings and emotions. Our gestures, facial expressions and posture, for instance.
 Body Language is not just how we hold and move our bodies. But it is also,
 How we position our body
 Our closeness to space between us and other people
 Our facial expression and how our eyes move and focus
 How we touch ourselves and others.
 How our body connects with other non-bodily things, e.g., pens, spectacles, watch,
clothes.
 Our breathing and other less noticeable physical effects e.g., our heartbeat and
perspiration
 Body language may be used consciously or unconsciously. It may accompany a verbal
message or serve as a substitute for speech.

3. Importance
 Research shows that 55% of
communication consist of body language.
 So, the effectiveness of professional life
depends on how a person communicates
through his or her body language.
 Through powerful body language, a
person can
 motivate his/her subordinates,
 successfully carry out his/her business
deals and meetings,
 maintain good relationship with the
stakeholders,
 smoothly carry on with team members.
Face To Face Communication

4. POSTURE
 By posture, we mean how a
person stands, sits or move their
body.
 A person sitting till the back of
their chair, leans forward with their
head nodding along with the
discussion implies that they are
open, relaxed and generally ready
to listen.
 On the other hand, a person who
has their legs and arms crossed
with the foot kicking slightly
implies that they are feeling
impatient and emotionally
detached from the discussion.

5. GESTURE
 Gestures may be made with the
hands, arms or body and also
include movements of the head,
face and eyes, such as winking,
nodding or rolling one’s eyes.
 A person who shows signs of
openness is more acceptable and
welcomed than a person with
closed arms and cross gestures.
 Showing the palms of your hands
with an open to read gesture is
sure to add more credibility to your
body language skills at work.

6. EYE CONTACT
 Eye contact is when two people look
at each other’s eyes at the same time;
it can indicate interest, attention and
involvement.
 When addressing group of people,
give them all eye contact to create
better connection and see if they are
listening.
 When a person makes very little eye
contact, they might be feeling insecure
or can be lying/hiding.
 Gaze : At examination hall, when the
invigilator catches you peeping in
other’s copy.
 Glance : Take a glance at the clock to
see when the meeting/class will get
over.

7. FACIAL EXPRESSION
 Facial expressions are an important
channel of nonverbal
communication.
 Faces are accessible “windows”
into the mechanisms which govern
our emotional and social lives.
 Facial expressions are very easily
interpretable.
 The facial gestures can emote a lot
of emotions through eyes, lips,
eyebrows, cheek and chin.

8. BODY LANGUAGE DURING INTERVIEW:
‘SOFTEN’
S : Smile || To make a great impression, always wear a
smile.
O : Open Posture || Do not fold or cross your arms and legs.
F : Forward Lean || While one sits, leaning forward could
indicate a keen interest in the subject matter.
T : Touch || A firm handshake sends indication that you are
confident.
E : Eye Contact || Make a good eye contact, do not stare.
N : Nod || Nodding implies acknowledging the speaker.