Non-verbal Communication

How much do you know?

Describes the conscious and

unconscious ways we tell others how we are feeling and what we are thinking through: Body posture, body movement,

relationship to other objects Facial expressions and eye

movement

Body Language:

Our bodies deliver 70,000 different signals

without words Our face can make 250,000 different

expressions What’s amazing is that we know what ALL

these signals mean! Although it has been debated, it is said that

communication is 55% facial, 38% vocal, and 7% words. (depends on many variables)

Facts:

What we don’t say counts! Body language creates

atmosphere Needed for ethos (people

believe that we know what we’re talking about)

Important for public speaking?

How do I do it?

Rather than go into all the things

you shouldn’t do, and what makes us look nervous (which we all know anyway), we are going to focus on things that make us appear confident, in control, open, honest, and authoritative.

So much to know!

Simple: Head held high! Chin up!

1. Head position

Chest should be open Shoulders are back slightly Diaphragm lifted

2. Chest

In general, open stances are equated with an

open personality Hands held behind back indicates confidence

and authority Hands can be “nested” and held in front of the

body as well Use hands for gesturing; don’t try to keep

them in one position.

3. Arms

Crossed legs and feet while

standing indicates nervousness and discomfort

Stand with both feet planted on the ground

Move as necessary and natural to do so

4. Legs & Feet

We communicate so much with

our faces. Face should reflect what you

are saying Your audience will feel what

they see on your face (and in your body)

5. Face!!

Other things to consider:

Constant changing of weight from

foot to foot Playing with hair or clothing Tapping fingers or toes Uneven or loud breathing

Speech body language:

Evaluate these

people…