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    The Power of Body Language

    – Shanon Salins 10B

    Body language can be defined as the conscious and unconscious movements and
    postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated. Body language can be a
    very important tool when it comes to giving speeches like this or even trying to convince
    someone. For example would you rather like to hear a speech from someone like this
    with bad posture, agitated body language or would you rather listen to a speech from
    someone like this with an upright posture and confidence

    Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has
    65% to 93% more influence than actual dialogue. Many studies show that speakers with
    good body language are often perceived as more attractive, approachable and even
    intelligent whereas speakers with bad body language can be seen as weak,
    unapproachable and boring.

    Some basic habits we can implement to develop good body language while speaking is
    maintaining eye contact with the listener , having an upright posture and a calm facial
    expression and appropriate positioning of the hands. Common examples of bad body
    language include - a tense facial expression, fidgeting, slouching and a hurried pace
    while talking. Good body language is a superpower that can be learnt by everyone and
    has huge benefits in becoming more approachable or persuasive.

    If keenly observed, it is possible to even read people based on their body language, for
    example - nail-biting and fidgeting may indicate fear or anxiety, stammering and shaking
    may indicate nervousness, calm expression and patient movements can be perceived
    as power or intelligence, slouched behaviour may be perceived as a lethargic
    personality.

    In conclusion, body language is a silent language that speaks volumes. By paying


    attention to these non-verbal cues, we can become better communicators and more
    empathetic individuals. It allows us to truly connect with others, understand their
    emotions, and create more meaningful relationships. So, next time you engage in a
    conversation, remember that words are just a part of the story, and the real message
    may lie in the subtle and powerful language of the body.
    NOTES

    - Body language can be defined as the conscious and unconscious movements


    and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated.

    - Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression


    has 65% to 93% more influence than actual dialogue.

    - Good body language can be perceived as → attractive, approachable and even


    intelligent.

    - Bad body language can be perceived as → weak, unapproachable and boring.

    - Good body language habits → maintaining eye contact with the listener , having
    an upright posture and a calm facial expression and appropriate positioning of
    the hands

    - Bad body language habits → a tense facial expression, fidgeting, slouching and a
    hurried pace while talking.

    - Nail-biting and fidgeting may indicate → fear or anxiety


    Stammering and shaking may indicate → nervousness
    Calm expression and patient movements may indicate → power or intelligence
    Slouched behaviour may indicate → lethargic personality

    - By paying attention to these non-verbal cues, we can become better


    communicators and more empathetic individuals. It allows us to truly connect
    with others, understand their emotions, and create more meaningful
    relationships.

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