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THE FACE
General
Characteristics
Expressions: Facial expressions are highly
flexible & changeable. The face can encode a
variety of communicative & informative
messages.
Raise of eyebrows express astonishment.
We frown in displeasure or confusion.
Envy or disbelief may be displayed by a raised
eyebrow.
Head Gestures
The Head Nod : A nod depicts a positive
signal & a head- shake signifies no or a
negative gesture.
Head nods show continuing attention , it also
depicts what is happening to us emotionally.
Heads tilt is a signal of interest.
Eyebrows:
People lower or knit their
eyebrows when they show
disagreement or displeasure.
Frown when in displeasure.
Mouth :
When raised , the mouth communicates
positive feelings , happiness , optimism.
If kept straight to conceal emotion.
Turned down to express sadness, confusion ,
dissatisfaction.
The Eyes
The eyes can be steely, knowing, mocking, piercing,
shifty. They can level a burning glance, or a cold
glance or a hurt glance or again can be wise ,
knowing , inviting , scary , disinterested and so on.
Pupils dilate when a person is interested.
We gaze in order to perceive the expressions of
others.
We look straight in the eye to get attention.
Ways of Looking:
Side long glance is referred to as stolen
look.
Blank stare depicts boredom.
Sparkling eyes are an attribute of those
who have magnetic personalities.
Glasses:
Peering over glass depicts being
judgmental or critical.
Dark glasses are worn by those who
conceal their genuine feelings.
THE HANDS
Styles Of Handshake
Palm down thrust : signifies dominance
or aggression.
Palm up position shows submission by
the giver.
Glove Handshake: Politician
Handshake, this is with people one is
familiar with.
THE LEGS
Crossed legs signify negativity.
The foot lock is especially among shy &
timid women.
The ankle lock signifies holding back of
strong feelings , attitudes & emotions.
Sitting on edge of chair indicates
compromise, accept or agree or conclude.
Rocking or swinging in chair indicates a
person is in full control of situation.
Walking Gestures
Arms swinging.
Hands in pockets.
Hands on hips.
Meditative walk.
Confidence walk.
Leadership walk.
Pacing.
Swagger.
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