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Body Language. Why, What, Practice…. Why. “Body language is a very powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech and apparently, 80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words.” Deborah Bull. Why.
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Why • “Body language is a very powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech and apparently, 80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words.” Deborah Bull
Why • “Language is a more recent technology. Your body language; your eyes; your energy will come through to your audience before you every start speaking.” Peter Guber
What • Squinting: Displeasure/Disgust
What • Arched Eyebrows, increased interest, pleasant surprise.
What • Direct Eye Contact: Trust, reliability, sincerity
What • Blinking: Too much, nervous, stupid.
What • Steeple Hands: Contemplating, Planning
What • Arms Akimbo: Proud, confident
What • Leaning Forward: Interested, paying attention
What • Smiling: Approachable, happy
What • Lowered Head: ashamed, unconfident
What • Looking to the Side: Distracted
What • Dilated Pupils: Scared, crazy, reading memorized words
What • Eyes “Far Away:” Thinking about other things, not paying attention
What • Arms Crossed: Closed, dominant
What Hands on Hip: Assertive, aggressive
What:Classify: Good for Public Speaking, Bad for Public Speaking, irrelevant. Talk: In what situations might you use these during a presentations