Understanding Body Language Basics
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Definition
Body language is the one that
it is conveyed through gestures and
postures
Some considerations
Body language:
It is an important and decisive factor in
transmission of a message
Provide information about character,
the emotions and reactions of people
Movement is the means
primordial and more intense of
expression and will
The movement is,
by excellence,
raw material of
human behavior
A person can
stop talking,
but it cannot
stop communicating
with your body
Non-verbal symbols
they are four times more effective
that the VERBAL
Everyone has
some knowledge of
vocabulary of symbols
corporeal
The capture of non-verbal signs
it occurs instinctively and directly
The signals emitted from
unconscious form
they always tell the truth
The gesture is expression
direct and not repeatable
of personality
Every gesture synthesizes
multiple contents
both conscious and
unconscious
Each person moves
how it is and it is how
it moves
Body language
it is a sensory process
from the point of view of
perception and emission
The more signs we seek to understand
and consciously understand,
the safer our conduct will be
Only the people who live
aware of their body
can we keep in touch
sensitive to your surroundings
To interpret the external world
three meanings are used:
• Vision (visual person, 55%)
• Hearing (auditory person, 15%)
• Tato (kinesthetic person, 30%)
Each person has a
predominant sense
The 6 most important words:
I admit that I made a mistake
The 5 most important words:
You did a good job
The 4 most important words:
What is your opinion?
The 3 most important words:
Please
The 2 most important words:
Thank you very much
The most important word: We
The least important word: I
Territorial needs
Every person has a body zone
defined, a territory, a personal space
what is called area
accommodation corporal
Mask
Method by which
we control the body to
that he does not express
messages that the mind
want to hide
The posture
It is not just a way to score the
conversation, but also the way by
how people relate to each other
when they are gathered
Types of posture
Inclusive-non inclusive
Facing orientation or
parallel
Of congruence-incongruence
Inclusive-non inclusive
Describe the way
as the members of
a group includes or
not the people
Face-to-face orientation
Posture for which
two people
face relates to
face
Of congruence-incongruence
It refers to
capacity of
imitation of the
members of a
group
The parts of the body and the
body language
Body movements include:
Expression
facial
Movement
of the eyes
Body movements
include:
Hands
Feet
Body in general
Meaning of gestures
Examples:
When in doubt about something:
we raised an eyebrow
When scratching the nose:
We feel perplexed
Sustain the gaze Interest / curiosity
Show the palms
of the hands
Trust request
Cover the mouth while speaking Insecurity
Not wanting to show
Looking away while speaking
feelings or being
lying
Recommendations
The greeting: a good starting point
(demonstrates opening)
Avoid blinking your eyes constantly
Make sure that your gaze is
be direct and make eye contact with
your interlocutors
Do not bite your lips or wet them with the
language
Recommendations (cont.)
Keep your mouth always shut
while listening
Maintain an appropriate position and avoid
the constant and abrupt movements
Control the movements of your hands and
keep them visible
Do not allow any object to
interpose between you and your listeners
Recommendations (cont.)
Try to connect with your audience and use
clothes suitable for your characteristics
social, economic, etc.
Do not cross your arms in front of your body
Do not cover your mouth with your hands
while talking
Maintain a relaxed posture
Whoever does not understand a look also
it will involve a long explanation
Arabic proverb