The Importance Of Body Language In Communication
While communicating with others verbal communication is just one way to show your emotions or to express your thoughts
. Any conversation or communication is just incomplete without using the other aspect of it, that is Non-verbal communication, or to make it precise we also call it Body language.
The more we understand Body language and its effects on others, the better we will understand its impact on others and oneself. In a communication Body language has major role to play. How would you feel if for a day you are asked just to use spoken words but not to use your Body language or Facial expressions to show what you feel? Oh! It will be a sheer torture. Isnt it?
In any conversation Body language has 60% role to play whereas verbal communication or spoken words has 40%. They say action speaks louder than words. Sometimes words are also not required. If you want to express happiness you need not to say anything, your face and your eyes will show it. Same is the case with other emotions. Infact people will give more importance to what you express through your body language than what you say. For example: I say I am happy but theres no smile on face. Although what I say is different but My face is telling a different story. You cant say you are confidence while biting you finger nails or by lowering your head.
Some important features of Body Language
Posture
The way a person stands or sits is his posture. It is good to adopt a flexible erect posture rather than a stiff or slouching posture. An erect posture reveals confidence and poise. Drooping shoulders, sagging in the seat, etc., reveal a feeling of depression and lack of interest.
Head motion
In oral communication, the movement of the head plays an important role. Appropriate nods and shakes of the head enhance the level of communication.
Facial Expression
Face is the index of the mind. However much one tries, his hidden feeling of anger, fear, confusion, uncertainty, enthusiasm and joy will get revealed by the facial expression. Sometimes, the words that you utter may be contradicted by your facial expression.
Eye Contact
In an oral communication context, the speaker and listener should not only face each other but also maintain correct eye contact. to be sly or cunning.
Gestures
Movement of hands and fingers enhance communication.Anger, fear, nervousness etc., are often revealed by fidgeting, shifting of legs etc., Twisting the shirt button or cuff-links, rubbing the neck-tie, scratching the cheek, nose, stroking the chin are some of the innumerable unconsciously acquired gestures. If overdone, they may degenerate to the level of mannerisms. One has to avoid the habit of over-gesturing in oral communication.
Voice and Tone
It is possible to communicate an unpleasant information pleasantly or good news badly. When you tell someone, you have done a great job, it is your statement and the tone together show the receiver whether you are complimenting him or ridiculing him.
Listening a Proactive Skill
In oral communication situations, listening plays an important role. Listening is different from hearing. One can hear all noises and sounds and yet could be a poor listener. Listening is hearing attentively and responding appropriately. Only a good listener can became a good speaker. Listening in communication has several beneficial results. Good listening leads to getting useful and updated information. Good listening creates a better understanding and rapport between the speaker and listener. Good listening leads to better decisions. Good listening provides the best feed back to the speaker.
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by: Gitakumari
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