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Definition Body language is the language transmitted by gestures and postures Some notions of body language Is an important and decisive factor when transmitting a message Provides information about an individual’s character, emotions, and reactions Territorial needs Everyone has a defined body area, a territory, and a personal space, which is called a body buffer zone Masking Method by which we control our body so that it will not send out messages that our mind wants to hide Posture Posture is not only a way of punctuating a conversation, but it is also the way individuals relate with each other when they are in a group. Inclusive or non-inclusive These terms describe the way in which the members of a group include (or exclude) other people Face-to-face Posture when two individuals relate facing each other Congruent - incongruent This refers to the ability of the members of a group to imitate each other Parts of the body and body language Recommendations The greeting: a good starting point (show openness) Don’t blink constantly Try to keep a direct look and establish eye contact with the people you are talking to Don’t bite your lips or moisten them with your tongue Recommendations (Continued) Always keep your mouth shut while you are listening Maintain an appropriate position and avoid constant abrupt movements Control the movements of your hands and keep them visible Do not allow any object to come between you and your audience Recommendations (Continued) Try to integrate with your audience and adapt your clothing to their social, economic, and other characteristics Do not cross your arms over your chest Do not cover your mouth with your hand while you are speaking Maintain a relaxed posture Holding eye contact Showing the palms of one’s hands Inviting trust Interest/curiosity Covering one’s mouth when talking Insecurity Avoiding eye-contact when talking Not wanting to show feelings; or lying * * Body Language Body lan