Importance of body language in communication

 Hello everyone 

My name is Karima Belim and I'm a student of government Arts college Talaja. I am from english department B.A. SEM 2. today I write my blog about "Importance of body language in communication". 

Communication: 

 "Good communication is not about speaking more, but speaking meaningfully".

Communication is the process of sharing ideas, thoughts, feelings, and information from one person to another. It plays a very important role in our daily life. Through communication, people understand each other and build strong relationships. It can be done by speaking, writing, listening, and using body language. Good communication helps us express our thoughts clearly and confidently. It is essential for success in education, career, and social life. Effective communication reduces misunderstanding and creates harmony among people.

Definition of body language:

Body language is a form of non-verbal communication in which people express their feelings, thoughts, and attitudes through facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye contact, and movements of the body.

What is body language?

Body language is nonverbal communication that includes our posture, hand gestures and body movements.We communicate through body language frequently in our daily lives, usually subconsciously.It was Albert Mehrabian who theorised that nonverbal communication, such as tone of voice and facial expression collectively, make up 93% of all communication. Meaning spoken words make up just 7%!This means that although we use our verbal communication (words) to share and speak our opinions, our body language will often communicate even more to our audience than we realise.Some expert psychologists even say that body language can "reveal one's true feelings." Body language is vital when we're public speaking or presenting to a small or wide audience, here's why

What is the Role of Body Language in Communication?

Body language enhances and amplifies the verbal message being portrayed through hand signals, gestures and postures. It helps us to convey emotions and intentions that may not be adequately expressed through words alone. 

For example, a person shaking their head can convey disapproval, while someone nodding their head can convey understanding. This is just two very simple examples. Think of body language as an added bonus to any verbal conversation

Why is Body Language Important in Communication?

Body language allows us to decode what a person is truly thinking or feeling without solely relying on their tone of voice and speech alone. It acts as an additional insight into unspoken emotions which can be crucial in the workplace.We can use body language to give our words more impact and communicate more effectively

Think about this example:

A speaker who gives off negative body language signals during their speech (turning their back to the audience or standing slouched), will be less likely to engage their audience and encourage them to listen to what they have to say

This might sound harsh, but this is just how our human brains think.

Not only is this speaker losing the interest of their audience, but they’re also steering away the audience’s attention from the topic – no matter how important it is. No one wants this to happen.

3 Main Reasons Why Body Language is Important:

1. Understand the Feelings of Others:

Being able to read body language means you can understand how another person is truly feeling using unspoken words and reactionsSome body language types can be difficult to spot as they can happen fast, so you need to give your full attention to keep up and stay on the ball.

2 show you're fully engaged:

Want to show someone you’re truly engaged in their conversation without actually saying it?

Use your body language.

If you’re speaking one-on-one with someone, open up your body language using good posture, maintaining eye contact, open hand gestures if having a discussion and a smileThis means no crossed arms, hands on hips, harsh hand gestures or avoiding eye contact! Using disengaged body language might appear that you're uninterested in what they have to say - even if you're notThinking about your body language when you’re actively listening will help you bond and develop relationships with anyone you speak to. 

3 Demonstrate your confidence:

Not everyone feels confident, especially if you feel uncomfortable under pressure or in front of groups of people

But even the most visually confident people in the world have days where they don’t feel confident but still look it

So how do they do it?

Using body language.

If you display confident body language, your audience is more likely to believe in your words and follow your lead. 

Is Body Language More Impactful Than Words?

"Actions speak louder than words."

You've probably come across that saying once or twice before. But is body language alone more powerful than words? 

We believe that both verbal and nonverbal communication are equally important and they work together to create a powerful impact. When used effectively, they can amplify the overall message, create a lasting impression on the listener and make or break an interaction.

Thank you readers 🙂