body language/types of gestures

Mala Pandurang

Dr BMN College of Home Science338 Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai.

NAAC Reaccredited A Grade CGPA 3.64/4College with Potential for excellence

GESTURES

Body language is an important part of communication

Body language refers to all the expressions that we share by means of our body movements and not through words.

BODY LANGUAGE

Defined as the symbolic action for expressing a thought, a feeling or intention A form of non-verbal communication 50% of our communication is more successful with the help of gestures It is important to use proper gestures atproper time

WHAT IS A GESTURE?

Positive Gestures

Negative Gestures

GESTURES AND ITS TYPES

Good listening gestures

POSITIVE GESTURES

• GOOD SPEAKING GESTURES

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NEGATIVE GESTURES

• Avoid putting both hands in pockets

•Indications of aggressiveness

IDENTIFY THESE GESTURES

SOME COMMON GESTURES

Eyes upward to the right

Indication of recalling memories

Eyes upward to the left

Indication of creating mental visual images

Hand over the mouth while talkingHesitation, Boredom, lack of confidence

Stroking of the beardAn evaluation signal. Time for a thought process

Using glasses while reading and talking

Evaluation of ideas, suggestions, information or request

Pulling the ear

Nervousness or indication of ignoring a person.

Hand clasping at a desk

Indication of nervousness, insecurity or anxiety

“THE BODY NEVER LIES”-MARTHA GRAHAM

“OUR BODIES ARE APT TO BE OUR AUTOBIOGRAPHIES”

-FRANK GILLETTE BURGESS

Acknowledgement

Students of SY TSAD 2014-2015