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Observing Body Language
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How To Communicate Better With BodyLanguage Secrets
“I don’t let my mouth say nothin’ my head can’t stand.” Louis Armstrong
Since the 1970s, learning how to communicate better has had a lot to do with understanding bodylanguage.
Julius Fast wrote a book entitled, BodyLanguage in 1970. He talked about a new science called Kinesics. It opened the way to more studies and books on the subjects. Today, the term BodyLanguage is very common and understood as an important element of communication.
In fact, experts in the field of communication suggest that there is a rule that says that 7% of the meaning of what a person is saying comes from their words.
Interestingly, 38% is based on the tone of their voice. 55% of the meaning comes from the bodylanguage of the person that is speaking. This rule comes from research that was published in the late 1960s.
Some now think that the percentages from this research might be slightly different. Nevertheless, the bottom line is still the same. If you don’t know the basics of body language, you are missing a valuable tool for learning how to communicate better. We speak bodylanguage on a subliminal level, without actually realizing that we are communicating through body talk.
1. Face
The most expressive part of your body is your face. When you enter a room if you feel nervous, your expression might make you look aloof or unfriendly.
Smiling at the room is a sure-fire way to remove anyone’s doubts about your approachability. Smiling makes us look warm, open and confident.
2. Eyes
They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. They certainly give people clues about what we are feeling.
A direct gaze towards someone can show interest- direct staring, on the other hand, can mean an intense dislike. Very little eye contact can show that you are shy.
3. Hands
Have you ever watched someone’s hand gestures when they are talking? Open hand gestures tend to make a person appear open and honest. Bringing hands together to a point can accent the point you are making.
Wringing your hands or excessively moving your fingers and hands will give away nervousness. It can even make someone look dishonest- are they trying to hide something?
4. Posture
If you lean towards someone you are showing an interest in that person. If we are feeling low in confidence, we tend to slouch our shoulders and look down.
Men and women use different bodylanguage. For instance, women will stand close to each other, hold eye contact with the person they are talking to and use gestures.
Men make little effort to maintain eye contact and don’t rely on the use of gestures to communicate. Men and women can learn how to communicate better by observing the differences in their use of bodylanguage.
Check out the below Toastmaster International YouTube video “Great Icebreakers” and learn how to break the ice with confidence at your next networking or social event with these time-tested tips.
Having the ability to break the ice in any social situation makes networking more effective and fun. When you’re having fun people naturally want to interact with you.
Here are the points mentioned in the video:
Be in the moment.
Talk about relevant topics
Avoid negative or controversial topics
Ask questions about the event
Talk about interests
Make sure it’s a two-way discussion
Approach a group or person.
Smile and introduce yourself
Start with easy questions
Read body language
Ask the group a relevant question
Creating a lasting connection.
Exchange business cards
Write down a few details
Incorporate the tips and techniques as stated above and in no time you will be amazed how quickly you will be able to break the ice with other people.
For more information, to break the ice, you can check out our other blog post “How to Talk to Anyone“.
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Youtube Video: Public Speaking Tips from Robert Graham
Robert Graham teaches the fundamentals of public speaking and presentation skills. We find this video useful and would like to share with you. It does not mean our Toastmaster Club endorse his products. Thanks!
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“While a picture may be worth a thousand words, those words will no doubt come in handy if the picture is distorted or poorly understood. After all, the best way to communicate is through speech.”
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—— The Importance of Speaking Skills By Gerald Gillis
While a picture may be worth a thousand words, those words will no doubt come in handy if the picture is distorted or poorly understood. After all, the best way to communicate is through speech.
The four language skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing are all interconnected. Proficiency in each skill is necessary to become a well-rounded communicator, but the ability to speak skillfully provides the speaker with several distinct advantages. The capacity to put words together in a meaningful way to reflect thoughts, opinions, and feelings provides the speaker with these important advantages:
• Ability to inform, persuade, and direct. Business managers, educators, military leaders, lawyers, and politicians, among others, seek to develop their speaking skills to such a level that they are transformed into master communicators. Speaking clearly and confidently can gain the attention of an audience, providing the golden opportunity for the speaker to make the message known. Wise is the speaker who gains and then holds the attention of an audience, with well-chosen words in a well-delivered presentation, forming a message that is effective, informative, and understood.
• Ability to stand out from the rest. When one thinks of speaking skills, one tends to think of it as a common skill. Think again. The ability to stand before others and speak effectively is not an ordinary skill. Many are deathly afraid of public speaking; others have little ability to form thoughts into sentences and then deliver those words in a believable way. The bad news is that at any given moment the world has precious few with the speaking skills of Winston Churchill; the good news is that a speaker with skills that are honed and developed with constant application and hard work can stand out.
• Ability to benefit derivatively. Well-developed verbal skills can increase one’s negotiation skills. Self-confidence is improved. A growing sense of comfort comes from speaking in front of larger and larger audiences. A reputation for excellence in speaking skills can accrue over time, thereby imparting a certain credibility to the speaker.
• Career enhancement. Employers have always valued the ability to speak well. It is, and always will be, an important skill, and well worth the effort in fully developing.
Speaking skills are important for career success, but certainly not limited to one’s professional aspirations. Speaking skills can enhance one’s personal life, thereby bringing about the well-roundedness we all should seek.
The workshop is about communication. How do we communicate better in English?How can we get our ideas across to reach others in a more effective way? Even though the workshop was conducted for secondary school students, I think you should get some really good public speaking tips by watching it.
Check out the live videos from the workshop.
English Public Speaking Contest 2012 Speaking Enhancement Workshop (Session 2: Mr Kwong Yue Yang)
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 5
Part 6
Part 7
Part 8
Part 9
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“World Champion Speaker Reveals his #1 Key to Overcoming Fear Eliminating the Negative Self-Talk, and & Delivering a Clear Message…Even If This is Your Very First Speech.”
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