University Institute of Liberal

Arts and Humanities

Course Name – Communication skills
Course Code – 23PCH-105

Positive Body Language DISCOVER . LEARN . EMPOWER

 COURSE OBJECTIVES
The Course aims to:
Augment students overall communication and interpersonal skills
1 by making them realize the importance of good oral and written
English Language in professional life.
Enrich their reading capability with special emphasis on expanding
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vocabulary and grammatical formations.
Build exceptional speaking, reading and writing skills by correcting
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grammatical errors and pronunciation through practice.
Enhances soft skills by fostering self awareness, confidence and a
4 positive attitude in students’ ability to communicate effectively in
English.

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 COURSE
OUTCOMES • Space for visual (size
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On completion, the students are expected to
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Apply appropriate Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing Skills (LSRW
Skills) with correct non-verbal cues to attain expertise in soft skills.
CO1 Apply

Apply correct contextual and comprehensible written text in the form of

paragraph writing, short compositions business correspondence, using
CO2 logical support and argument in a wide range of communication situations. Apply

Demonstrate linguistic competence while speaking and during

presentations through accuracy in grammatical usage, vocabulary,
CO3 pronunciation and intonation. Apply

Evaluate information as critical readers, speakers and writers applying ethics

in communication and
CO4 Evaluate
being sensitive in cross cultural communication.
Create original, digital content for websites, blogs, vlogs and personal social
media profiles etc.
CO5 Create livingwithfaith.org
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Body Language

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 What is Body Language ?

• Body language is a type of

communication in which
physical behaviours, as
opposed to words, are used
to express or convey
information.
• Such behaviours includes
facial expressions, body
posture, gestures, eye
movement, touch and the
use of space.
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 What is Body Language ?

Activity:- To see if we can communicate without the use of

gestures. Perform this acitivity.
Describe a spiral staircase without the use of your
hands.
Why is Body Language
important?
• It represents the conscious
and rather unconscious
images of our minds.
• Body language is just a
physical response to the
external stimuli and situations
• It gives us messages, that we
can’t interpret at an intuitive
level.

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 Types of Body Language

•KINESICS - Body Movements

•PROXEMICS - Space

•HAPTICS - Touch

•OCULESICS - Eye contact

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 Pet Peeves of Body language.
A bad stare: Abnormal Pacing:
“Have eye contact, but don’t stare” “Pacing helps us to self sooth
If you lock eyes with someone, try to and pacify.”
compliment it with a nod or a Nevertheless, Abnormal pacing
greeting. can annoy people around us.
 Pet Peeves of Body language.

A Bad handshake: Avoid Close Talkers and Proxemics:

Soggy, Soppy, rough, shaky, • Avoid violating other’s space, stand
strange, wet, or finger rub 3 to 4 ft apart.
hand shakes.

Inappropriate
 Pet Peeves of Body language.
Touch Phobia, Haptics and
Eye rolling and a sigh:
expressing through touch:
Inference: Contempt or
• People touch to give emphasis
disdain.
and comfort in interaction.
Both shows aversive behavior,
• Some people don’t like to get
disinterest and disrespect.
touched.
Pet Peeves of Body language.

VOCAL TICS PHYSICAL TICS

 Pet Peeves of Body language.
Tapping/ Shaking body or objects:
• Tapping pencil, foot, finger, leg etc.
“Working on your body
language doesn’t change
who you are, but is
required of you to develop
to perform better in
society.”

So stop saying, : “I am
like this.”
 TEMPORAL ACT OF
LEADERSHIP

“If only leaders were born, then

India would have had a leader in
every house. Leaders are made
with love, care, and hard work”

• Take Full Responsibility

• Command from front
• Face challenges
• Be in charge of your time.
 ORATORY COMMAND

• Remember, Most well spoken wins

the room and not the most
intelligent.
• Take charge of your time, Move
slowly to the podium, maintain eye
contact with everyone in the room.
• Pause before you start your speech,
let everyone settle.
“Be honest, accept your nervousness
and fear. It is natural instinct” DON’T BE THIS GUY
 POWER-SPHERE AND
GESTURES

• Area between your eye level

and your waist is Power- This area is called Power
sphere. sphere.
• Your hand and arm movement
is the biggest movement your
audience can see. Therefore it
must restrain in Power-Sphere.
• The effect of your gestures is
maximum in Power-Sphere.
 POWER-SPHERE
AND GESTURES
GIVE
Three types of Gestures

• Give –To offer or inform

(Remember always keep SHOW
yours palms up)
• Show – Express feeling and
belief
• Chop – To display mandates
and musts
CHOP
 Uncertainty of catching exact non-
verbal clues.
The Pinocchio Paradox:
Pinocchio’s nose grew whenever
he lied.

There is always an uncertainty of

reading exact Non-Verbal or body
language signs. Don’t read into it
too much.
“In real life, no one grows nose
on lying.”
NON-VERBAL BEHAVIOUR INTERPRETATION

Brisk, erect walk Confidence

Open palm Sincerity, openness, innocence

Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly Boredom

Sitting, legs apart Open, relaxed

Arms crossed on chest Defensiveness
Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders
Dejection
hunched
Hand to cheek Evaluation, thinking

Touching, slightly rubbing nose Rejection, doubt, lying

Rubbing the eye Doubt, disbelief

Authoritative
Pointing fingers

Biting nails Insecurity, nervousness

Grooming - Personal Appearance
has a Great Impact
 Why should you dress well?
• 55 % of another person’s perception
of you is based on how you look.
• Dress for the job you want, not the
job you have.
• “75% of recruiters believe that how
a person dresses for work affects
one's job, salary, and possible
promotions”.

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 Importance of Grooming
• You feel extra confident about yourself.
• You radiate a sense of self-esteem.
• You can make lasting impressions quickly.
• You are more likely to draw positive attention.
• You are trusted to best represent themselves as
well as the organization.
• You look and appear more mature.
• You fit better into the organization.
• You stand out in the crowd.

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 Basic grooming tips
• Face– Your face is the first point of contact when you meet someone. Just
keep your nostrils clean, no crust on your eyes, eyebrows trimmed, and
avoid unwanted facial hair. And SMILE.
• Skin– As a general rule, keep your skin clean and dry. Not sweaty or sticky.
• Hair– Again, clean and dry. Also, keep a tidy hairstyle.
• Nails– Nail art is great but avoid dirt under your nails. And cut nails in a
shape that doesn’t resemble talons.
• Feet– No cracked heels. No dirty toenails. Avoid smelly socks.
• Clothes– Well fitting and well ironed clothes. And always wear for your size,
not the size you want to be.
• Shoes– Wear shoes that don’t make you limp or drag your feet. 23
 Activity
• A Not-So-Normal Encounter
What would happen if two characters in the class met for the
first time? Invite two students to the front of the classroom to
role play their characters. Ask another student to create a
situation in which the characters would meet (i.e. party, funeral,
church, red light, bus station, etc.). Next, have each student
spend 30 seconds providing an overview of their character to
the class. Students will spend two minutes role playing and
focusing on the dialogue and body language. Debrief as a class
and discuss if the dialogue and body language seemed
authentic for the characters.
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 Few more interpretations

• Pulling one’s ear is gesture of interest – “Tell me more”

• Closing and opening fists – Fight or flight conflict.
• Hands in pockets or behind back represents fear of exposure
to others.
• Clenched fist(s) is a desire to convince others.
• Arms intertwined or held close to chest is defensive gesture,
be prepared to do a lot convincing.
• Arms extended straight over head is a symbol of power and
authority, love of limelight.
• Hands together while sitting or standing suggests an attempt
to hold oneself together.
 Applications
• Improve body language for a better impression
• Become more influential and effective in communication.
• Good body language and attitude assists to qualify the
interviews.
• Dressing effectively for the workplace
• Dressing as an integral part of personal hygiene
• Dressing well boosts confidence

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 Assessment Pattern
Students are assessed on the basis of the following
parameters:
Content Assessment (12) Fluency of Speech (10) Confidence (8)

•Relevance of the content •Syntax to be appropriate •Confidence level of students

•Exemplifying the content •Sentences should be grammatically accurate •Positive body language- smile, eye-
•Adequate length of the content •Paralinguistic aspects to be taken into contact, enthusiasm, gestures,
•Coherence and logic consideration such as tone, rhythm, pitch etc posture, etc.
•Consistent flow of thought •Pauses to be used appropriately •Speaking without the help of any
•Creative and original ideas •Monotone to be marked down written material
•Intelligible and comprehensible pronunciation
•Fluency in language- voice clarity and audibility

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 References
• www.cbsnews.com/pictures/body-language-23-must-know-moves/
• listverse.com/2007/11/08/25-examples-of-body-language/
• https://leadingpersonality.wordpress.com/.../read-body-language-signs-
and-gestures/
• study.com/academy/lesson/negative-body-language-examples-signs.html
• https://www.lifehack.org/323408/10-reasons-why-well-groomed-men-are-m
ore-successful-work
• https://www.coursehero.com/file/50444391/7-BASIC-PERSONAL-GROOM
ING-TIPSdocx/

• https://www.slideshare.net/wicaksana/communication-body-language
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