Body Language

What is body language?

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• Body language is a form of communication that doesn't use words.

• It includes facial expressions, gestures, posture, and eye movements.

• People can convey feelings and emotions through their body language.

BODY LANGUAGE

Types of Body LANGUAGE

​Smiling, frowning, or raising eyebrows can show happiness, sadness, or surprise.

Facial Expressions

Waving, pointing, or thumbs up can indicate agreement, direction, or approval.

​​Gestures

Standing tall can display confidence, while slouching may show boredom or disinterest.

Postures

Maintaining eye contact can signal attentiveness and engagement.

​​Eye Contact

Consider the context when interpreting body language.

A smile can convey happiness, but it can also be polite or hiding true feelings.

Crossed arms may indicate defensiveness or could simply be a comfortable position.

 Interpreting Body Language

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a type of body language?

• writing

• speaking

• gestures

• listening

Multiple Choice

What might standing tall indicate?

• boredom

• confidence

• sadness

• disinterest

Multiple Select

What can a smile convey?

• Choose 2

• happiness

• agreement

• direction

• boredom

Multiple Choice

How can eye contact impact a conversation?

• Eye contact has no impact on a conversation
• Eye contact can lead to miscommunication and misunderstandings
• Eye contact can establish trust, show interest and engagement,

• Eye contact can make the conversation awkward and uncomfortable