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Body Language
Role of body language in communications:
Body language plays an important role in communication. Body language is the unspoken element of communication that we use to reveal our true feelings and emotions. The element contains our gestures, facial expressions and posture.
Various functions of body language:
With the help of body language, we can understand what others are saying even before they start speaking. Dress code denotes professionalism, seriousness and status. Peoples’ posture shows their confidence and preparedness. Gestures give away information on feelings and thoughts. Gestures reveal a range of emotions from contempt to hostility to approval and affection. The right kind of eye-contact shows confidence levels. Bodily contact communicates power, empathy, modesty and understanding. Elements of Para-language like tope, pitch, tone and volume of speech including pauses and hesitations add additional information.
Students and body language:
Good body language is essential to students as it helps them in creating a positive picture, in establishing trust while dealing with others. It provides smooth communication and avoids misunderstandings. Body language also helps in understanding others effectively and ensures proper behaviour.
The philosophy of body language:
Body language plays a key role in making the first impression. It takes only one-tenth of a second to make a first impression. Though words may carry lies or pass on misinformation, the body never lies. Our actions reveal a lot about ourselves. The way we say something is more important than what we say.
Improving good body language:
In order to improve body language, we need to develop a positive mental attitude and change our value systems. We have to read and follow books on body language. We should be conscious of our body and learn to use our voice effectively, to maintain right eye-contact and to use right kind of gestures.(298 words)
