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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