Kinesics

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1. Kinesics -AASHISH PATEL Study Of Body Language

2. What Is Kinesics ? Kinesics Is The N ame Given To Study Of body’s Physical Movements. Kinesics Is Considered To Be ‘an intelligent way of Communication’. The study of The way in Which certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of non – verbal communication. Body movements and Gestures regarded as a form of non- verbal communication.

3. Kinesics includes the follwing things Personal appearance Posture Eye Contact Proxemics Chronemics Paralinguistics

4. Personal appearance The final area of Kinesics is appearance. Appearance includes clothes, hair , jewelry, cosmetics and such.it accents our body movements and how we are perceived. Appearance tells others how we want to be seen. How we practice the “ rules ” of the game in an organization. If you changed your appearance drastically-from formal to informal , for example-how would others respond? When do you give your appearance special attention ? These occasions tell you about the importance of appearance. Most people indicate they are not influenced by another’s physical appearance , but apparently they are. Expect your appearance to a part of the messages you communicate, and should plan your appearance so that it will effectively communicate to others.

5. Posture Body shape and posture are a part of kinesics . Body shape and posture affect how we think about ourselves , how we relate to other , and how others relate to us even though body shape is mostly hereditary and largely uncontrollable . When we encounter an unfamiliar situation , we become more aware of body shape and posture-interview or a formal speech . Posture is part of any relationship , regardless of your degree of awareness . Whether you lean forward/backward , stand or sit erectly , or slouch , you tell another person something . The others mental filter gives meaning to your posture .

6. Eye Contact The eyes are considered to be the windows of the soul. You look to the eyes of a speaker to help find out the truthfulness of his speech , his intelligence , attitudes , and feelings. Eye contact is a direct and powerful form of non-verbal communication

7. Effective use of Facial Expression If you smile regularly you will be perceived as more likable , friendly , warm and approachable. Smiling is often contagious and students will react favorably and learn more .

8. Facial expression Facial expression also play an important role in presentation . The face is the most expressive part of our body . A smile stands for friendliness , a frown for discontent , raised eyebrows for disbelief , tightened jaw muscles for antagonism , etc.

9. Proxemics Proxemics is a type of non verbal communication. It is the study of how we communicate with the space around us. It involves how we arrange personal space and what we arrange in it. Definition : “The interrelated observations and theories of man’s use of space as a specialized elaboration of culture.” - Edward T . Hall, The cultural anthropologist who coined the term in 1963 , emphasized the impact of Proxemics behavior on interpersonal communication.

10. Meaning : 1. The study of spatial distances between individuals in different cultures and situations. Intimate distance for embracing , touching or whispering close phase – less than 6 inches (15 cm) Far phase – 6 to 18 inches (15 to 46 cm) 2. personal distance for inactions among good friends of family members close phase – 1.5 to 2.5 feet (46 to 76 cm) far phase – 2.5 to 4 feet (76 to 120 cm)

11. 3. social distance for interactions among acquaintances close phase -4 to 7 feet (1.2 to 2.1 m) far phase –7to 12feet (2.1to 3.7m ) 4 . public distance used for public speaking close phase – 12 to 25 feet (3.7 to 7.6 m) far phase – 25 feet (7.6 m ) or more.

12. Chronemics Ways that we use our time communicate information about ourselves and our feelings Interest & affection Power & status Activities Can indicate other messages- appropriate times for phone calls (Call at 2 a.m. usually indicates emergency) Our society values time highly; we as Americans have an emphasis on watching the clock and doing things on time- varies from culture to culture

13. Paralinguistics Paralinguistics features are non- verbal vocal cues that heip you to give urgency to your voice. Your voice is your trademark, it is that part of yourself that adds human touch to your words.

14. Below mentioned points can be considered as characteristics of paralinguistics volume: Volume is the loudness or the softness of the voice. Pitch Pitch refers to the number of vibrations per second of your voice.

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