Body language/Types of Gestures

How can we identify different types of gestures, and what do they indicate

1. Mala Pandurang Dr BMN College of Home Science 338 Kidwai Road, Matunga , Mumbai. NAAC Reaccredited A Grade CGPA 3.64/4 College with Potential for excellence gestures

2. 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

3. 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 at proper time What is a gesture?

4. Positive Gestures Negative Gestures Gestures and Its Types

5. Good listening gestures Positive Gestures

6. Good speaking gestures

7. Negative Gestures

8. Avoid putting both hands in pockets

9. Indications of aggressiveness

10. IDENTIFY THESE GESTURES

11. SOME COMMON GESTURES

12. Eyes upward to the right Indication of recalling memories

13. Eyes upward to the left Indication of creating mental visual images

14. Hand over the mouth while talking Hesitation, Boredom, lack of confidence

15. Stroking of the beard An evaluation signal. Time for a thought process

16. Using glasses while reading and talking Evaluation of ideas, suggestions, information or request

17. Pulling the ear N ervousness or indication of ignoring a person.

18. Hand clasping at a desk Indication of nervousness, insecurity or anxiety

19. “THE BODY NEVER LIES” MARTHA GRAHAM “OUR BODIES ARE APT TO BE OUR AUTOBIOGRAPHIES” -FRANK GILLETTE BURGESS

20. Acknowledgement Students of SY TSAD 2014-2015