Topic - 6 - Kinesics

Kinesics

Kinesics is the interpretation of body language such as facial expression and gestures or, more formally, non-verbal behaviour.

·     Definition: “Kinesics is the interpretation of body language such as facial expressions and gestures or, more formally, non – verbal behavior related to movement, either of any part of the body as a whole.  

•    Components of Kinesics:

    (1) Gesture

      (2) Posture

      (3) Eye Contact

      (4) Facial Expression

      (5) Personal Appearance

(1)    Gestures:

It refers to the body movements, which support and emphasize the state of mind of an individual. These are the specific mute codes performed by the human body, which con note a message better than the talk.

(2)      Posture:

It refers to the way we sit, stand and carry ourselves. It communicates the way we visualize the world around us. Therefore, a professional has to maintain and cultivate elegance in his/ her sitting, standing and walking posture.

(3)    Eye Contact:

Eye contact is important for both the sender as well as the receiver in face to face communication. It sends and receives feedback. It expresses emotions and gives instructions. Not maintaining eye contact indicates lack of confidence on the part of speaker and disinterest on the part of listener.

(4)   Facial expressions:

Face is an index of mind. It is the real presenter of human emotions and wish. By reading face of an individual, one can guess about his/her personality and mood in which he is running at the moment of interaction.

(5)    Personal Appearance:

It is the most impressive as well as depressive part of a person. It constitutes your whole appearance with positive outlook and smile on face. It is the stating key of non-verbal impression, which you want to make upon the audience. It is as much as the gorgeous interior of a house.