Nonverbal psychology: gestures, postures, movements

[Teacher]

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We will talk about nonverbal psychology (communication without words). This will be useful for any contacts with the society.

- Imagine that you are talking to a person and want to receive a certain amount of money from them. As they talk, he alternates between crossing his arms and putting them in his pocket. It happens that the nose or back of the head itches. Most likely, this means nothing to you, so it makes sense to read this material at least once, just for yourself or to get closer to getting a profit.

Plan:
1. Introduction
2. Informative gait
3. Informative value of the sleeping position
4. Informative gestures • Open gestures. * Gestures of protection • Gestures of appreciation • Gestures of boredom • Gestures of courtship • Gestures of suspicion and secrecy • Gestures of dominance-submission • Gestures of readiness • Gestures of reinsurance • Gestures of frustration • Gestures of trustfulness • Gestures of nervousness
5. Conclusion

Introduction

Nonverbal communication is a "sign language" that includes forms of self-expression that do not rely on words or other speech symbols

- Learning to understand the language of nonverbal communication is important for several reasons. First, words can only convey factual knowledge, but words alone are often not enough to express feelings. Feelings that cannot be expressed verbally are conveyed in the language of nonverbal communication. Secondly, knowledge of this language shows how much we know how to control ourselves. Nonverbal language will tell you what people really think about us. Finally, nonverbal communication is especially valuable because it is spontaneous and manifests itself unconsciously.

Informative gait.

• There are several types of gait: - rhythmic-relaxed form of an upbeat but balanced mood, typical for walking-uniform (like an army marching step) - strong-willed activity or striving for a goal-wide steps-often akstraversion, purposefulness, enterprise, ease, abstracting thinking
• short, small steps - more often introversion, caution, calculation, quick thinking and reaction, restraint, type of thinking, rather concrete
• rhythmically strong (with increased hip movements) - naively instinctive and self-confident natures; swaying shoulders in resonance-mostly spectacular, narcissistic individuals
• shuffling, "sagging" - refusal of volitional efforts and aspirations, lethargy, slowness, laziness
• hard, angular, "stilted", "wooden" - tightness, lack of contacts, timidity, inability to express oneself freely
• constant lifting on tense toes is an upward movement driven by a strong need for a sense of superiority, especially intellectual superiority.
• According to D. Norenberg and G. Calero, people who walk quickly, waving their arms, have a clear goal and are ready to implement it immediately, and people who usually keep their hands in their pockets are most likely critical and secretive, they really like to suppress others.
• Arrogant people throw their bodies back, stick out their chests, and toss their heads. Modest people try to be inconspicuous, so they slouch, pull their head into their shoulders, which are slightly raised.
• The typical sycophant tilts his entire body forward, while fixing his gaze on the other person and smiling broadly, obsequiously.

Gestures of suspicion and stealth.

• The hand covers the mouth - the interlocutor carefully hides his position on the issue under discussion. Looking to the side is an indicator of stealth, and the legs or entire body are turned towards the exit - a sure sign that a person wants to end a conversation or meeting. Touching or rubbing the nose with the index finger is a sign of doubt (other types of this gesture are rubbing the index finger behind the ear or in front of the ear, rubbing the eyes).

Gestures of dominance and subordination.

• Excellence can be expressed in a welcoming handshake. When a person shakes your hand firmly and turns it so that the palm is on top of yours, they are trying to express something like physical superiority. Conversely, when he stretches out his hand, palm up, it means that he is ready to accept the subordinate role. When the other person's hand is casually shoved into the pocket of his jacket, and the thumb is outside-this expresses the person's confidence in his superiority.

Ready gestures.

• Hands on the hips are the first sign of readiness (this is often seen in athletes waiting for their turn to perform). A variation of this pose is in the sitting position - a person sits on the edge of a chair, the elbow of one hand and the palm of the other rest on their knees (this is how they sit just before entering into an agreement or, conversely, before getting up and leaving).

Reinsurance gestures.

• Different finger movements reflect different feelings: uncertainty, internal conflict, fear - a child in this case sucks a finger, a teenager bites his nails, and an adult often replaces the finger with a fountain pen or pencil and bites them. Other gestures of this group are intertwined fingers when the thumbs rub each other; pinching the skin; touching the back of a chair before sitting down, when other people are gathered. For women, the typical gesture of giving inner confidence is a slow and graceful raising of the hand to the neck.

Evaluation gestures.

• They express thoughtfulness and reverie. - hand-to-cheek gesture-people who lean their cheek on their hand are usually deep in thought.
• gesture of critical evaluation - the chin rests on the palm of the hand, the index finger is extended along the cheek, the other fingers are below the mouth (the "wait and see"position).
• the person is sitting on the edge of a chair, elbows on hips, arms hanging loosely ("this is great!").
• a tilted head is a gesture of attentive listening. So, if the majority of the audience in the classroom does not have their heads tilted, it means that the group as a whole is not interested in the material that the teacher is presenting.
• chin scratching (a "okay, let's think about it" gesture) is used when a person is busy making a decision.
• gestures with glasses (wiping glasses, taking a pair of glasses in his mouth, etc.) are a pause for reflection, considering your position, before putting up a more determined resistance, demanding explanations or asking a question.
• pacing is a gesture that indicates an attempt to solve a flaky problem or make a difficult decision. Pinching the bridge of the nose is a gesture that is usually combined with closed eyes, and indicates deep concentration, intense thought.

Gestures of boredom.

• They are expressed in tapping your foot on the floor or clicking the cap of a fountain pen. Head in the palm of your hand. Automatic drawing on paper. A blank stare ("I'm looking at you, but I'm not listening").

Gestures of courtship, "preening".

• For women, they look like smoothing their hair, adjusting their hair styles, clothing, looking at themselves in the mirror and turning in front of it; swaying their hips; balancing shoes on their fingertips ("I feel comfortable in your presence"), for men-straightening a tie, cufflinks, jacket, straightening the whole body, moving the chin up and down, etc.
• short, ragged breathing, often accompanied by indistinct sounds such as moans, grunts, etc. (those who do not notice the moment when their opponent begins to breathe quickly, and continue to prove their point, may face trouble)
• tightly entwined, tense hands - a gesture of distrust and suspicion (someone who tries, by clasping his hands, to assure others of his sincerity, usually does not succeed)
• hands tightly squeeze each other - it means that a person is in a "mess". (for example, he must answer a question that contains a serious accusation against him);
• stroking the neck with the palm of your hand (in many cases this is done when a person is defending themselves) - women usually fix their hair in these situations.

Gestures of trustfulness.

• The fingers are connected like the dome of a temple (the "dome" gesture), which means trust and some complacency, selfishness or pride (a very common gesture in a boss-subordinate relationship).

Gestures of nervousness.

• coughing, clearing the throat (someone who often does this, feels insecure, anxious)
• elbows are placed on the table, forming a pyramid, the top of which is the hands located directly in front of the mouth (such people play with partners in "cat and mouse" until they give them the opportunity to "reveal the cards", which is indicated by removing the hands from the mouth to the table)
• jingling of coins in your pocket, indicating concern about the availability or lack of money
• twitching your ear is a sign that the other person wants to interrupt the conversation, but is holding back.