BodyLanguageHow to Use and Interpret It

Presented by: Marcelle Smith,Creative Perceptions

Meet the InstructorMarcelle Smith

Meet the Class

Setting IntentWrite down something that you intend to gain by the end of this seminar.

Introduction toBody Language

Research Intent Conscious Awareness Presuppositions Elements of Body Language Cultural Crossovers

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Overall Body Presentation

General Physical AppearancePhysical CharacteristicsPersonal HygieneClothing and Accessories

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GesturesHand

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GesturesHand

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GesturesArm

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GesturesLeg

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GesturesFeet

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GesturesHead

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Gestures Eyes

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Gestures Posture

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Gestures Walking

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Gestures Standing

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Gestures Sitting

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Physiological Cues

Breathing Sporadic body movement Skin color Scent Eye movementMuscle response Facial expressions

Physiological Cue ExerciseInstructions:1. Pair up with a person.

1. Carefully observe and record the current physiological condition/state of the receiver.

2. Ask receiver the questions.

3. Look for physiological cues and report findings.

4. Note any changes.

5. Determine what receiver might be communicating based on those changes.

Bringing It All Together

CongruencyBody LanguageVoice QualitiesWords

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TimingRhythmMatchPaceLead

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Match

Posture and Gestures Attire Voice Tempo, Tone, and Volume Breathing Sensory Words Vocabulary

Visual Sensory Words

I see what you are saying. I can picture that. Let’s take a look. The situation is clear.What a colorful idea.

Auditory Sensory Words

That rings a bell. She’s giving me static. Listen, I need to know. Aha, it just clicked. I like the tone of it.

Kinesthetic Sensory Words

I feel good about it. She’s as cold as ice.Walk me through it. I can handle the boss. Let’s reach a decision.

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Context Interpretation

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Video clips and more still pictures will be added to be interpreted by class.