KInesics (1)
KInesics (1)
• Kinesics
Kinesics
• This is the body language
• Body also communicates through various
movements
• Takes place largely in the subconscious
• To keep an open & positive demeanor.
• Body language is imperative
Personal Appearance
• Pleasing to the eyes of the
audience
• Should be clean and well
groomed
• The speaker communicates
through a sober and neat
appearance
Posture
• Posture refers to one’s standing, sitting or
walking
• posture conveys to a great deal
• Refer to the way we hold ourselves
• Relaxed way is a positive posture
• Neither remain static nor fidget
Some common Problems
• Crossing your arms • Find something
and legs comfortable to do with
your arms other than
crossing them.
•
Looking around the • Even if the subject
room when you are in matter drifts away from
a group of three or you, look interested
more lean in or nod your
head in agreement with
the person speaking
• Avoiding eye • practice maintains
contact eye contact for
slightly longer periods
of time
•
Twisting your • Every time you’re
jewelry, playing with tempted to start the
your habit, take a deep
hair/clothes/etc. breath instead
Gesture
• The movement made by hands shoulders,
head and torso
• Gestures clarify ideas
• Gestures influence the audience
• Should be natural
• Should not divert the attention of the
listeners
• Guard against the habitual awkward
gestures
Facial Expressions
• Eyes-- reflect truthfulness, intelligency,
feelings and attitudes
• Eyes - the key to the soul
• Enhances rapport with the audience
• Smiling face is the best introducer
• Add to effect produced by the words
Proxemics
• Edward Hall defined proxemics in the
1950’s and 1960’s
• Space language is proxemics
• Psychological power of the space must be
used effectively.
Types of space language
• Intimate space language-
• Personal touch extends to 18 inches,
intimate relationship
• Members of the family, lovers, spouses,
relatives and parents come in this circle.
Only family members, relatives and friends
enter this area.
Personal space language
• From 18” to 4 feet
• Casual and quite a relaxed space
• Close friends, colleagues, peers
etc.
Social space language
• From 4 feet to 12 feet
• Relationships are official and formal
• For formal purpose
• Most of the businesses take place within
this area.
Public space language
• From 12 feet to 30 feet
• Shows formal relationship
• Speaker has to raise his voice
OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS & REFERENCES
• Q 1. The role of the others part of the body than vocal is called:
• A- kinesics
• Q2. The space between two persons engaged in communication is called:
• A- proxemics
• Q3. What is kinesics?
• A- science of body
• Q4- What is the role of posture for presentation?
• A - Standing, sitting, walking
• Q5- what is considered to be the windows of the soul and heart?
• A-Eye contact
• Q.6 Face is the index of :
• A. heart
• Q.7.Eyes are considered -------of the soul.
• A. windows
• References:
• 1. Raman& Sharma: ‘Technical communication’, Oxford University press, New
Delhi, India(2004)
• 2. Sharma & Mohan: ‘Business correspondence’ ,Tata McGraw-hill Publication
company Limited, New Delhi(2006)