Lets talk a little bit about body language.

We want to emphasize how important is to be able to read someone elses mind simply by observing their body movements. Its quite a fascinating area... and I still dabble in it from time to time. Viewing groups of movements and attempting to interpret them in relation to the context is just way too much info for a normal person to cognitively process during the course of his or her daily interactions. For example: one guy meet a girl they start talking and after a while he starts interpret her body language: shes scratching her nose, adjusting her skirt. Oh my God! She is nervous or maybe she wants to draw his attention. Now if you had the other on tape, and could watch his or her movements over and over again, then you might be able to make some reasonable guesses as to what they may be thinking. Body language - noun - the conscious and unconscious movements and postures by which attitudes and feelings are communicated [for example]: his intent was clearly expressed in his body language. It is safe to say that body language represents a very significant proportion of meaning that is conveyed and interpreted between people. Many body language experts and sources seem to agree that that between 50-80% of all human communications are nonverbal. So while body language statistics vary according to situation, it is generally accepted that non-verbal communications are very important in how we understand each other (or fail to), especially in face-to-face and one-to-one communications, and most definitely when the communications involve an emotional or attitudinal element. The studies seem to support the fact that facial expressions are learned in society as we grow up. It is interesting that some facial expressions are genetic and some are due to environmental factors. I believe environmental factors play a very large part in developing facial expressions in childhood. [Cartoons] Body language is especially crucial when we meet someone for the first time. We form our opinions of someone we meet for the first time in just a few seconds, and this initial instinctual assessment is based far more on what we see and feel about the other person than on the words they speak. On many occasions we form a strong view about a new person before they speak a single word. It is now generally accepted that certain basic facial expressions of human emotion are recognized around the world - and that the use and recognition of these expressions is genetically inherited rather than socially conditioned or learned. These emotional face expressions are: Happiness Sadness Fear Disgust Surprise 1

Anger

About sadness, we can present some signals of it. Firstly, we take into consideration the face. In the face, in full blown sadness ,you will see lowered inner eyebrows, droopy eye lids, lowered outer lips. In subtle sadness you could see raised inner eyebrows, protruding lower lip, eye blocking. Research has shown that facial sadness is one of the easier emotions to determine. In body language you could see lower shoulders, arms hanging down, head tilted to the side, lazy posture, and lack of gestures- it as if they are saying and/or conveying 'why bother' non verbally. MOVIE Liar`s behaviour A liar will use your words to make answer a question. When asked, Did you eat the last cookie? The liar answers, No, I did not eat the last cookie. A statement with a contraction is more likely to be truthful: I didn't do it instead of I did not do it

Liars sometimes avoid "lying" by not making direct statements. They imply answers instead of denying something directly. The guilty person may speak more than natural, adding unnecessary details to convince you... they are not comfortable with silence or pauses in the conversation. A liar may leave out pronouns and speak in a monotonous tone. When a truthful statement is made the pronoun is emphasized as much or more than the rest of the words in a statement. Words may be garbled and spoken softly, and syntax and grammar may be off. In other words, his sentences will likely be muddled rather than emphasized. Nonverbal communication can also reveal a persons true thoughts, feelings, and intentions. For this reason, nonverbal behaviors are some-times referred to as tells(they tell us about the persons true state of mind). Because people are not always aware they are communicating nonverbally, body language is often more honest than an individuals verbal pronouncements, which are consciously crafted to accomplish the speakers objectives. One of the fascinating things about an appreciation for nonverbal behavior is its universal applicability. It works everywhere humans interact. Nonverbals are ubiquitous and reliable. Once you know what a specific nonverbal behavior means, you can use that information in any number of different circumstances and in all types of environments. In fact, it is difficult to interact effectively without nonverbals. If you ever wondered why people still fly to meetings in the age of computers, text messages, e-mails, telephones, and video conferencing, it is because of the need to express and observe nonverbal communications in person. Nothing beats seeing the nonverbals up close and personal. Humans move their bodies when communicating because, as research has shown, it helps "ease the mental effort when communication is difficult." Physical expressions reveal 2

many things about the person using them. For example, gestures can emphasize a point or relay a message, posture can reveal boredom or great interest, and touch can convey encouragement or caution. A handshake is always a nice way of greeting, whether in formal or casual circumstances. Show confidence and interest in the one you are greeting with a firm handshake. In shaking hands, it is important to make an eye contact and accompany it with a slight sincere smile. Make sure your hand is pointing downwards, since pointing the hand upward may indicate awkwardness and hesitation. See to it also that your palm will come in contact with the palm of the other person. Proxemics - personal space - is defined as (the study of) the amount of space that people find comfortable between themselves and others. 1.Close intimate lovers, and physical touching relationships. Sometimes included with the 2nd zone below, this is a markedly different zone in certain situations, for example face-to-face contact with close friends rarely encroaches within 6 inches, but commonly does with a lover. 2.Intimate physical touching relationships. Usually reserved for intimate relationships and close friendships, but also applies during consenting close activities such as contact sports, and crowded places such as parties, bars, concerts, public transport, queues and entertainment and sports spectating events. Non-consenting intrusion into this space is normally felt to be uncomfortable at best, or very threatening and upsetting at worst. Within the intimate zone a person's senses of smell and touch (being touched) become especially exercised. 3.Personal 18in-4ft family and close friends. Touching is possible in this zone, but intimacy is offlimits. Hence touching other than hand-shaking is potentially uncomfortable. 4. Social- consultative non-touch interaction, social, business. Significantly hand-shaking is only possible within this zone only if both people reach out to do it. Touching is not possible unless both people reach to do it. 5. Public no interaction, ignoring. People establish this zonal space when they seek to avoid interaction with others nearby. When this space is intruded by another person is creates a discomfort or an expectation of interaction. Images (Slides 9-11) 1. Clasping of the knees and shifting of weight on the feet is an intention cue that the person wants to get up and leave.(fig.19) 2. When a foot suddenly begins to kick, it is usually a good indicator of discomfort. You see this with people being interviewed, as soon as a question is asked they do not like.(fig.27) 3. Fingertips planted spread apart on a surface are a significant territorial display of confidence and autority.

4. Steepling of hands, fingertip to fingertip, is one of the most powerful displays of confidence we possess. 5. Hand-wringing is a universal way of showing we are stressed or concerned.