body language

Examples of body language in the following topics:

• Nonverbal Communication

  • There are many elements of involuntary body language that we use and experience commonly without being aware we are doing so.
  • When angry or upset, often someone's body language can communicate more intensity than their words alone.

• Learning to Communicate Nonverbally

  • Messages can be communicated through gestures and touch, by body language or posture, or by facial expression and eye contact.
  • Nonverbal communication can enhance a spoken message through body signals.
  • Body language contains numerous elements, including physical features (both changeable and unchangeable); gestures and signals (both conscious and unconscious); and spatial relations.
  • The listener might perceive an unintended message if the body language conveyed by the speaker does not match the verbal message.
  • Body language, stance, and voice inflection or tone can have a stronger impact than the content of an initial communication itself.

• Methods of Excercising Influence

  • Coercive - Coercive influences is where influence attains its negative connotation, best exemplified by totalitarian governmental bodies or other propaganda based campaigns.
  • Body language is an interesting persuasive asset and liability, where our intent or emotions may be demonstrated externally without our awareness .
  • Understanding what our body language expresses, and the affects of body language on influencing others, is extremely useful to consider.

• Quality of Written and Oral Expression

  • The quality of written and oral communication depends on the effective use of language and communication channels.
  • In both written and oral communication, the use of language is the primary determinant of quality of expression.
  • Body language, eye contact, and tone of voice can play significant roles in face-to-face communication, and may even have a greater impact on the listener than the words actually spoken.

• Types of Communication: Verbal, Written, and Nonverbal

  • Body language and tone of voice play a significant role in how oral communication is perceived.
  • Social psychologist Michael Argyle said that while spoken language is normally used to communicate information about external events that impact the speakers, non-verbal codes establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
  • Examples of immediacy behaviors are smiling, touching, open body positions, and eye contact.

• Learning to Speak

  • The absence of non-verbal cues, such as tone of voice or body language, means that written communication can be more easily misinterpreted and even cause offense.

• Learning to Listen

  • It also involves the listener observing the speaker's behavior and body language.

• Choosing the Type of Communication

  • Oral communications tend to be richer channels because information can be conveyed through speech as well as nonverbally through tone of voice and body language.

• Evidence-Based Management

  • While there is a rich body of academic literature pertaining to tested and true managerial strategies, real-world application of such resources is relatively rare.
  • Unfortunately little shared language or terminology exists between managers, which makes it difficult for managers to hold discussions of evidence-based practices.

• Considering Cultural and Interpersonal Differences

  • The following figure highlights the three building blocks of one intercultural approach: cross-cultural competence, language proficiency, and regional expertise.
  • The blue and yellow circles in the diagram highlight the importance of understanding the local language and visiting regions to achieve immersion in a particular cultural mentality.
  • Knowledge – Acquiring a thorough understanding of history, cultural norms, basic language, and religion is valuable.
  • This chart illustrates the three factors that constitute an effectively intercultural understanding for management: Regional Expertise, Language Proficiency, and Cross-Cultural Competence