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BODY LANGUAGE

BODY LANGUAGE. Ruba Sbaih Wala ’ Daas Eman yosef. Out line. The Palm. Handshakes. The Hands. Language of the Arms. Language of the Legs and Feet. Language of the Hair, Head, and Face. Introduction.

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BODY LANGUAGE

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  1. BODY LANGUAGE RubaSbaih Wala’ Daas Emanyosef

  2. Out line • The Palm. • Handshakes. • The Hands. • Language of the Arms. • Language of the Legs and Feet. • Language of the Hair, Head, and Face.

  3. Introduction • Humans pride themselves on their seemingly unique ability to verbalize feelings and ideas. • While the mouth tells one story, gestures and posture may tell a different story.

  4. “Gut Feelings” & Congruence • When intuition tells you that certain people are not being straightforward even though they sound logical & appropriate • This “intuition” or gut feeling results from subconscious ability to read another person’s body language

  5. Evolution and Refinement of Inherent Gestures • Behavioral scientists have found that some basic communication gestures are universal and believed to be inherent • Examples are: smiling, shrugging, nodding • Children tend to exaggerate these gestures making their body language easy to read (See Fig. 1)

  6. When children are small and tell a lie, their hands fly over their mouth

  7. A teenager might “refine” this inherent gesture by simply bringing tips of fingers to the mouth

  8. A An adult may bring the little finger to edge of mouth

  9. The Palm Historically, an open palm has signified honesty, truth, allegiance, and submission

  10. An Appeal or Request to Others

  11. Closed Palm With Extended Finger Palms-up Expresses Submission • A Desire to Stop or Hold Something Down • Palms-down Expresses Authority

  12. Handshakes • Three basic attitudes are transmitted through the handshake: Dominance Submission Equality

  13. Dominance is shown by turning hand so that palm is facing down during the handshake. • Submission is shown by turning hand so that palm is facing upwards during the handshake Equality is shown by turning palm so that it faces neither up nor downwards.

  14. Hybrid Handshakes

  15. The “Glove” Handshake • “Dead Fish” Handshake • Fingertip Clasp • Straight-Arm Extension Handshake

  16. Knuckle Cruncher Handshake Clasping the Arm Handshake

  17. The Hands

  18. Hand Clenching Fig. 18

  19. Hand clenching not next to body is a signal of frustration or negativity. Fig. 19

  20. Hand Chop Fig. 20

  21. Hand Steeping Fig. 21 Fig. 22

  22. Hand-Holding Behind the Back Fig. 23

  23. Don’t confuse handholding behind back with wrist or arm holding! Fig. 24 Fig. 25

  24. Fingers & HandTo Face, Head, & Neck

  25. Finger(s) to Mouth Fig. 27

  26. Hand to Chin & CheekIndifference/Boredom Gesture Fig. 28

  27. Gesture of Interest Fig. 30

  28. Forming a Decision Gesture Fig. 31

  29. Deceit GesturesHand to Mouth, Ear, or EyeHear no evil, speak no evil, see no evil . . .

  30. The Mouth Guard Gesture Fig. 32

  31. The Nose Touch Gesture Fig. 33

  32. The Eye Rub Fig. 34

  33. The Ear Rub Fig. 35

  34. Hand to Neck:Back Neck Rub Fig. 36

  35. Hands Behind Head Fig. 37

  36. Language of the Arms

  37. Folded Arms Fig. 38

  38. Folded Arms With Clenched Fists Fig. 39

  39. Arm Gripping Fig. 40

  40. Single Arm Cross Fig. 41

  41. Sophisticated Arm Cross Barriers Fig. 42

  42. Language of the Legs and Feet

  43. Crossing at the Knee Fig. 43

  44. Ankle on Knee Fig. 44

  45. Leg Lock Position Fig. 45

  46. Ankle to Ankle Leg Cross Fig. 46

  47. Foot Tapping or Wagging Fig. 47

  48. Language of the Hair, Head, and Face

  49. Hair Stroking and Head Tossing Fig. 48

  50. Hair Twisting Fig. 49

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