Body Language

Body Language Body language is the way that we hold and move our bodies in when we are giving or receiving information. There are two broad types of body language: open body language and closed body language. Some body language theorists say that these are very old behaviours which date back to our early ancestors. By maintaining open body language, our ancestors showed that they had no concealed weapons hidden behind their back, their armpits …

…features of nonverbal communication that provide information to managers and their team members. The following summarizes their findings: Eye contact is a direct and powerful form of non-verbal communication. The superior in the organization generally maintains eye contact longer than the subordinate. The direct stare of the sender of the message conveys candor and openness. It elicits a feeling of trust. Downward glances are generally associated with modesty. Eyes rolled upward are associated with fatigue.