The most important visual is you. Let's start with one simple truth: The most important visual in a presentation is not that dazzling animation or PowerPoint slide overflowing with data. The most important visual is you. And when presenting, a large part of the "visual you" is conveyed in your body language. Study after study confirms that gesture, movement, and facial expression contribute significantly to helping your listeners grasp what you say.
One study, done several years ago at the University of Chicago, examined "the spontaneous, ephemeral, made-up-on-the fly" gesturing we do every day. It concluded that at least half of language is imagery and that body language gives form to that imagery more than spoken words.
| "Gesture is a hand movement that is as much a part of language as speech." |
"When we're speaking, we're thinking in two forms simultaneously," the study noted. "Speech and gesture are one system. Gesture is a hand movement that is as much a part of language as speech."
So, when you're presenting at the front of the room with your hands resting limp at your sides, you're diminishing your listeners' ability to appreciate your ideas. The same Chicago study claimed that speaking without gesturing could cause an audience to miss large chunks of your presentation.
So how do you gesture? And how do you make it both effective and natural?
Gestures need to arise from the content of talk and fit both the circumstance and your own personal style. However, they also need to be effective. There are some core guidelines to delivering effective gestures. What feels natural or comfortable is not always what works.
Many people gesture during a group presentation the same way they do when they're talking one-on-one. This is their accustomed habit so it feels comfortable. Other people's gestures become constrained both in size and frequency when they stand up in front of an audience. All these people are probably not gesturing at their best.
One-on-one gestures tend to be small. They are right for an audience of one, not twenty one or 501. The bigger the audience, the bigger the gestures need to be. One rough gauge is that gestures should be large enough to embrace most of the audience. This doesn't work for audiences of 1000s (unless your arms are really long), but it is a good reminder to scale up the gestures to match the size of the room.
| Penguins can be cute, but they're not good presenters. |
One key to enlarging gestures is to start them from the shoulder. Wrist or elbow gestures are automatically smaller and tend to be limited in their variety, too. In fact, this is the single most common problem that drives people to "repetitive gesturing." If you keep making the same gesture, it rapidly becomes meaningless and ultimately annoying to the audience. The misguided feedback becomes "Stop talking with your hands!" The better feedback would be to start really talking with your hands-to make your hands more powerful and expressive.
Next, make sure your gestures are high enough. Low gestures draw the eyes of the audience down and away from your face. They become distractions. If you watch for it, you can sometimes catch people doing a vague imitation of penguins, with their hands flipping about at their waists. Penguins can be cute, but they're not good presenters.
Finally, tap your own natural style, but then expand on it. Try doing what feels "natural" and then make it bigger. If you don't naturally gesture at all, start by just adding one or two gestures to a sentence you practice in private. Try using words that have obvious gestures associated with them (large, tall, small, all, etc.). It probably will not feel or look natural at first, but, with a bit of practice, you can build on your innate gestural vocabulary to become a more powerful and eloquent speaker.
Thank you.
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NAME : NURAFIFAH BINTI ZAINOL ABIDIN
ID : BHD08-07-815
CLASS : HND 1 SECTION 2
Salam madam,
"Research has suggested that between 60 and 70 percent of all meaning is derived from nonverbal behavior / body language." – from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
That’s mean everything that we have deliver is mostly using body language. Body language may provide cues as to the attitude or state of mind of a person. It is used especially to express feelings. For example, it may indicate aggression, attentiveness, boredom, relaxed state, pleasure, amusement, besides many other cues. So, by this statement it shown that body language is a part where we convey our knowledge or information that easy to people for comprehends the meaning of it.
While deliver a speech, it’s very helpful to use a body language because not all of the audience can understand what we are talking about. Below is the quotation that I chose by Goldin-Meadow.
"If you move your hands - if you represent your ideas not only in the mouth but in the hands as well, you are more likely to benefit from instruction than you will if you don't move your hands".
It’s describing the main point why we need to gesture our hand as long as we can while deliver something that might be interesting for audience. Gesturing also may make thinking easier by lessening the "cognitive burden" of having to receive or convey a message solely with the spoken word.
So, why not we use this trick to make sure our speech doesn’t look stupid because penguins can be cute, but they're not good presenters right?
NAME: MOHD FAREIZ ADZMI
ID: BHD0807865
CLASS: HND 1 SECTION 1
Assalamualikum and hello to Madam Emelia and everyone. Ok, I have just read the article on Presentation Skills of Body Language. Well, as we all know our body language plays an important role to make the conversation attract others right? As the saying goes ‘an important aspect of posture running a successful business’. The statement is true because as I mentioned before, body language plays an important role in order to attract the audience in a conversation. We need to be aware from the moment that we stand in front of the audience until the end. The audience will analyze your body language even if they are unaware of this at the conscious level. A brilliantly prepared presentation delivered in an interesting voice will fall well short mark if accompanied by negative, annoying or hostile body language. We should also be familiar with the personal space concept which is means the area around an individual into which other people should not venture uninvited. There are four main aspects of body language that we should consider; what to do with your eyes, what your facial expression indicate, the positioning and movements of your body and limbs, and your hand gestures.
1-Be an interesting and animated presenter
An ideal stance is with our feet close together. We need to try to move a little bit to left and right while we are speaking. This will help us to be added by a natural animation to our presentation as the audience has to adjust their gaze to follow us rather to stand still. An upright relaxed posture keeps our head steady and encourages eye contact with our audience. This encourages our audience to feel as if we are talking directly with each of them when we establish eye contact. Do not be nervous, be courageous and look them in the eye.
2-Facial expression
Keep an expressive, relaxed and pleasant face. This will create bonds with our audience. Besides that, we also need to smile to the audience so that, they will feel like we are not ignoring them and presenting everything all alone without realizing that there alive there!
3-Hands gesture
The best position is to put our hands at the side of our body. If we need one hand to hold notes, it can be relaxed and hold the notes just above the waistline.
4-Gestures are an aid to, not a substitute for the expression of ideas
i)Arms and hands should move in a flowing and relaxed manner
ii)Time the gestures consistent with the ideas that being expressed
iii)Support our hand gesture with head and body movement
iv)Do not repeat the same body gestures
As conclusion, body language plays important role in order to make our audience attract with our presentation. So we ourselves have to be as good as we can in playing with our body language.
NAME : AZREEN SYAZWANA BINTI RAZALI
ID : BHD 08-07-852
CLASS : HND1 (SECTION 3)
Salam Madam...
More than half of our impact as a speaker depends upon our body language. That's is why body language is important in speech presentation.
Body language becomes an essential tool in helping us to build credibility, express our emotion and connect with the listeners.
Body language comprises gesture, stance, facial expression and eye contact. Body language is useful in a speech as it is natural and it is a part of communication. Besides that, it can clarify meaning of our speech and will emphasize our speech well. Plus, it will maintain the interest of our listener..
Smile and lots of eye contact are so important.It is an evidence that we're paying attention to the person. Our facial expression should be friendly and natural.. :)
next, be sparing with gesture as it is an aid..not a substitute for expression. Keep looking up is on of the way which is in an upright posture... don't show any insecurity on our gesture and no tense parts in the body.
For hands, it is best to allow your hands to fall loosely at the side of your body. It's important to be conscious of what we do with our hand.
if possible, avoid everything that will make us look to casual like both hands in pockets and be aware of the nervous tics.
So, just be natural and relaxed! :D
Body language can be an effective tool in a presentation... it can be useful to you:)
Thank you:D
NAME : JASRUL ADZLI BIN MOHAMMAD
ID : BHD 07-07-681
CLASS : HND1(A)
I agree that body language is the main connection from the speaker to the viewer.
From body language we can know what are the speaker want to explain and message that speaker want to give from the speech.
so i want to share some kind of body language that i have read from the article.
The Head
As adults, we still have childish habits and one of them is to focus on the face of someone who is speaking to you. So get those expressions working for you and really exaggerate the meaning. Smile, frown, look angry, shocked, amazed - but please always be congruent with your message.
Eye Contact
Next we have eye contact. This is probably the one skill, when mastered, that does the most to engage the audience and build trust and rapport with the audience. The rule is to hardly ever let go. Imagine you're playing tennis or squash. You never let your eye off the ball otherwise you'll miss a shot. Like wise, keep your eye contact on the audience at all times.
Feet
Now let's go to the other extreme of your body. Your feet and legs. Now what do you do with these limbs. Not a lot really unless you are moving around your stage, that's movement with a purpose, not aimless wandering that only distracts the audience.
The Body
Next we have the trunk. Not much you can do with the trunk apart from keeping it straight. Not like the sergeant Major on the parade ground but not slouched either. Relaxed and comfortable. The worse sin is to block the invisible mid line that runs from between your 2 feet and your head. Block it and you place a barrier with your audience. Just don't block it - that's the rule.
Hands and Arms
How many people I've spoken with who don't know what to do with these very useful limbs. Shame really so they copy people on the TV especially weather girls. They grasp them together. I've never understood this although I was guilty myself. It made me feel better and comfortable so much that as soon as I stood up to talk, my two hands came together. And when I got really nervous I used to rub them together too. Someone told me I looked like a market trader making lots of money. That sure went down well with my audiences.
Body Movement
Finally, body movement. Movement can be an enormously effective way of engaging the audience into your message. Clean your stage - remove obstacles, tape wires to the floor, so you don't trip over them, place the screen to the side.
Once you have a clear space do move around with a purpose. I've used past, present and future by gradually moving along an imaginary line. The audience can see the time moving along as well as hear. I've used one side of the stage being advantages of an idea I'm promoting and the other side, the disadvantages. I've placed flipcharts at both sides of the room to mirror these place anchors.
Move forward towards your audience when you want to make a really big point. Move backwards when you want them to reflect on something. Move to your left or right to change the subject or pace of your delivery.
Do move around your stage but with a distinct purpose.
NAME : NUR IFFA AQWA BINTI ZAWAWI
ID : BHD08-07-765
CLASS : HND 1 (SECTION 1)
Salam upon Madam mimi...
As we know, body language or gestures is one of the important elements in order to speak in front of crowd. here I would like to share 6 reason why we should improve our body language:
1. …words are only 7 percent of your communication.
The rest is your voice tonality (38 percent) and your body language at 55 percent. That’s according to research done by Albert Mehrabian, currently Professor Emeritus in psychology at UCLA. These numbers may vary depending upon the situation and what is communicated (for instance, talking over the phone is obviously different from talking face to face) but body language is a very important part of communication.
2. Increase your attractiveness
It’s not what you say, it’s how you say it. A better posture, a more open body language, a more controlled and focused body language will make everyone more attractive. And not just in a sexual way but when talking to new friends or in job interviews and business meetings.
3. Emotions are linked to your body language
Emotions work backwards too. If you feel good you’ll smile. If you force yourself to smile you’ll feel good too. If you feel tired or down you might sit slumped down. If you sit slumped down you’ll feel more tired and negative. Just try to sit straight up for 5 minutes and feel the difference in energy from half-lying in your chair.
4. Reduce mixed messages
If you’re in a job interview and you talk with a steady voice and say all the confident things you should but your body language tells your maybe-employers that you are very nervous or guarded then you are incongruent (and perhaps without that job). What you want is be congruent, that is for your words, your voice and your body language to say the same thing.
5. Improve your communication skills
If you improve your body language you can get your thoughts across in a more effective way. You can create a connection to another person more easily. When using more powerful and appropriately balanced body language your communication skills become more focused and better.
6. Better first impressions
Everyone stereotypes everyone on first impression, even if we are reluctant to do it. We all get a first impression of a new person that creates a mental image of his or her personality in our minds. That image of you often lasts. Having a better body language will consistently give people a more positive mental snapshot of you.
thank you and have a nice day!
Name : NUR IFFA AQWA BINTI ZAWAWI
ID : BHD08-07-765
CLASS : HND 1 (Section 1)
Assalamualaikum upon Madam Mimi...
Beside we should know the reason why we should improve our body language, we have to learn how to improve our body language. Here, I would like to share 10 ways to improve our body language in front of crowd giving a speech:
1. Don’t cross your arms or legs – You have probably already heard you shouldn’t cross your arms as it might make you seem defensive or guarded. This goes for your legs too. Keep your arms and legs open.
2. Have eye contact, but don’t stare – If there are several people you are talking to, give them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening. Keeping too much eye-contact might creep people out. Giving no eye-contact might make you seem insecure. If you are not used to keeping eye-contact it might feel a little hard or scary in the beginning but keep working on it and you’ll get used to it.
3. Don’t be afraid to take up some space – Taking up space by for example sitting or standing with your legs apart a bit signals self-confidence and that you are comfortable in your own skin.
4. Relax your shoulders – When you feel tense it’s easily winds up as tension in your shoulders. They might move up and forward a bit. Try to relax. Try to loosen up by shaking the shoulders a bit and move them back slightly.
5. Nod when they are talking – nod once in a while to signal that you are listening. But don’t overdo it and peck like Woody Woodpecker.
6. Don’t slouch, sit up straight – but in a relaxed way, not in a too tense manner.
7. Lean, but not too much – If you want to show that you are interested in what someone is saying, lean toward the person talking. If you want to show that you’re confident in yourself and relaxed lean back a bit. But don’t lean in too much or you might seem needy and desperate for some approval. Or lean back too much or you might seem arrogant and distant.
8. Smile and laugh – lighten up, don’t take yourself too seriously. Relax a bit, smile and laugh when someone says something funny. People will be a lot more inclined to listen to you if you seem to be a positive person. But don’t be the first to laugh at your own jokes, it makes you seem nervous and needy. Smile when you are introduced to someone but don’t keep a smile plastered on your face, you’ll seem insincere.
9. Don’t touch your face – it might make you seem nervous and can be distracting for the listeners or the people in the conversation.
10. Keep you head up – Don’t keep your eyes on the ground, it might make you seem insecure and a bit lost. Keep your head up straight and your eyes towards the horizon.
hope this tips can guide my freinds and to improve our body language when doing speeches. Thank you and have a nice day!
Name : Faten Hannani Binti Mohd Isa
ID : BHD 08-07-758
Class : HND1 (Section 1)
Asslamualaikum madam,
Effective body language is important every time we step in front of an audience. Although some formal or political speeches call for smooth movements, we should not be afraid to let our body speak. Body movements should be deliberate and precise but look natural and spontaneous. Our movements should always enhance what you are saying. If it will detract from our works or confuse our listeners just leave it out.
Common body language includes showing physical characteristics, displaying importance or urgency and comparing or contrasting. We can also act out scenes and display a variety of emotions with your body.
The size of the audience will determine which movements are appropriate. With a very large audience, we should use arm and leg movements, walking and whole body movements. When everyone is closer we can use regular arm and leg motion, mouth and eyebrow movements and head movements. A medium audience lets us add facial expressions, hand movements, shrugs, hand or face interactions and small arm movements. When audience is small, we can use most any movement, including regular facial expressions and finger movements.
That's all for now. Thank you!
NAME : NURAZIEMAH ASMADI
ID : BHD 08-07-856
CLASS : HND1(SECTION 3)
Salam Madam.
I think,body language can be an effective tool, both to communicate to others and also to pick up signals about how others are responding to you.
Here are some examples of body language communication.
*First impressions :
You have only a few seconds from first meeting to make a good impression. So put your "new friend" at the centre of the universe: face them, give direct eye contact, palms outwards, open arms, a big smile and a firm but not bone-crushing handshake.
First impressions are also about your dress, hair, shoes and air of confidence. Be aware that others are rushing to judgement about you - especially important if you are going for an interview or want to impress someone.
*A big smile and lots of eye contact :
So important. Some people have successful careers with no visible talent other than their ability to radiate warmth. Don't knock it, it is still a talent.
Eye contact is evidence that you are paying attention to the other person.
*Posture :
Tall and erect communicates energy and purpose whereas slouched and hunched implies tired and lacking in energy.
Looking up is generally regarded as indicative of optimism whilst persistently looking downward suggests secrecy or insecurity.
*Be animated :
Using your arms in an animated way can bring energy, enthusiasm and a bit of fun to the proceedings. However, too much gesticulation can look a little bit needy of the audience's attention and there will be situations where this is the wrong tactic.
*Use body language as a tool :
Meeting going badly? Sulks alienate clients - so uncross those arms and look cheerful. Put on a big smile, enthusiastic voice tone or handshake. Much of this is obvious. If someone has visibly withdrawn from the meeting, direct some body language, eye contact and use of their name to draw them in.
*Sincerity :
People will judge you sincere if they think you are listening to them, so look for signs that someone wants to speak and invite them to contribute.
Politicians sometimes touch their heart to underpin their sincerity or commitment to a key point. Don't overplay this though or it will look cheesy and completely insincere.
*The business triangle :
Imagine a small triangle on the forehead of the other person, just above the nose in between the eyebrows. If you keep looking at this triangle you give the impression of maintaining eye contact, without creating that feeling of discomfort that comes from staring into someone's eyes.
Thank you..
NAME: AHMAD SAFWAN B. MOHD SULAIMAN
ID: BHD 08-07-825
CLASS: HND 1 SEC 2
Assalamualaikum.
Thank to you madam for this post. I agree that body language is very important when we do a speech or what kind of presentation that we do. Body language is useful because it is natural and it is a part of communication. It also useful to clarify meaning, to vent nervousness, to maintain interest and to emphasize. The main rule of body language is be natural and relaxed.
This is example of body language:
- eye contacts
The function of eye contact is to keep audiences' attention. So, we have to make
facial expressions to be natural and friendly. For example,
raise eyebrows to show surprise, open eyes wide, squint your eyes and curl your eyebrows.
-body movement
The function of body movement is to indicate a change of focus and keep audience's attention. Move forward to emphasize and
move to side to indicate a transition gesture. Up and down head motions are movements to indicate importance or acknowledgment. Shrug shoulder to indicate I don't know or care.
-the hands
Lots of possibilities to emphasis, to enumerate. The hands is also useful to express sincerity or reflection. Be conscious of what we do with our hands.
If you are unhappy, hold notes or cards to occupy them. For arm, do movements back and forth to suggest flow. Open arms to include or welcome ideas.
-posture
We have to stand straight but relaxed like
do not slouch or lean sideways. Lean forward to emphasize but remember no hands in pockets.
Thank you.
NAME :NAJIAH BT.ZANIAL@ZAINAL
ID :BHD08-07-842
CLASS:HND1 SEC 2
Body language is important. Standing, walking or moving about with appropriate hand gesture or facial expression is preferred to sitting down or standing still with head down and reading from a prepared speech. Use audio-visual aids or props for enhancement if appropriate and necessary.
Maintain sincere eye contact with your audience.Have direct eye contact with a number of people in the audience, and every now and then glance at the whole audience while speaking. Use your eye contact to make everyone in your audience feel involved.
~thank you~
NAME: NOR AFIFA BINTI ISMAIL
ID: BHD08-07-811
CLASS: HND1(SEC 4)
Your body communicates different impressions to the audience. People not only listen to you, they also watch you. Slouching tells them you are indifferent or you do not care...even though you might care a great deal! On the other hand, displaying good posture tells your audience that you know what you are doing and you care deeply about it. Also, a good posture helps you to speak more clearly and effective.
Throughout you presentation, display:
* Eye contact: This helps to regulate the flow of communication. It signals interest in others and increases the speaker's credibility. Speakers who make eye contact open the flow of communication and convey interest, concern, warmth, and credibility.
* Facial Expressions: Smiling is a powerful cue that transmits happiness, friendliness, warmth, and liking. So, if you smile frequently you will be perceived as more likable, friendly, warm, and approachable. Smiling is often contagious and others will react favorably. They will be more comfortable around you and will want to listen to you more.
* Gestures: If you fail to gesture while speaking, you may be perceived as boring and stiff. A lively speaking style captures attention, makes the material more interesting, and facilitates understanding.
* Posture and body orientation: You communicate numerous messages by the way you talk and move. Standing erect and leaning forward communicates that you are approachable, receptive, and friendly. Interpersonal closeness results when you and your audience face each other. Speaking with your back turned or looking at the floor or ceiling should be avoided as it communicates disinterest.
* Proximity: Cultural norms dictate a comfortable distance for interaction with others. You should look for signals of discomfort caused by invading other's space. Some of these are: rocking, leg swinging, tapping, and gaze aversion. Typically, in large rooms, space invasion is not a problem. In most instances there is too much distance. To counteract this, move around the room to increase interaction with your audience. Increasing the proximity enables you to make better eye contact and increases the opportunities for others to speak.
* Voice. One of the major criticisms of speakers is that they speak in a monotone voice. Listeners perceive this type of speaker as boring and dull. People report that they learn less and lose interest more quickly when listening to those who have not learned to modulate their voices.
NAME : SITI HARYANI BINTI CHE AWANG
ID : BHD 08-07-846
CLASS : HND 1(SEC3)
Assalamualaikum and thank you for your knowledgeable post. For your information, gestures, a form of body language, are also a part of your overall visual picture. They are visual reinforcements of the words and ideas you are trying to communicate to your audience. So here I would like to share to all of us about some common aspect that we need to avoid in gesture of body language.
- Gestures include hand, arm, and head movements can enhance your presentation or detract from it. Have you ever had a conversation with someone who "talks with their hands?" It some cultures, it is an accepted and commonplace addition to spoken communication. In our culture, some hand gestures such as finger pointing and fist raising can be interpreted as hostile or threatening.
- Another negative related to gesturing concerns the position of a speaker's hands and arms. When giving presentations, men frequently stand in the "at ease" position commonly used in the military. They cross their hands behind their backs, and they keep them there. Or they cross their hands low in front of them like a fig leaf on a statue. Both men and women frequently cross their arms over their chests thinking they appear relaxed and confident. To many in the audience, this stance makes the speaker look merely defensive. By facing audience members with your arms crossed you are closing yourself to them, and they will sense this. Since your objective is to communicate with openness and sincerity, you want to make open gestures to reinforce what you are saying.
- Another gesture to avoid is putting your hands in your pockets. Some nervous presenters use this as a way of keeping their shaking hands out of sight, and often wind up jingling the change in their pocket or their keys, without realizing it. Some people can't get their hands back out again and wind up spilling out the contents of their pockets as they try to release their hands. To avoid embarrassment, it's wise to empty your pockets of change and keys before presenting.
- Your gestures should be varied; don't use the same motion over and over again. Repetition can be distracting to audience members and you may find they are watching your gestures instead of listening to the presentation. Some gestures interfere with the audience's ability to pay attention, such as the threatening ones mentioned earlier (finger pointing and fist waving). Instead, use your palms and open them out to your audience. Move your arm and hand as a single unit gesturing up and out toward the audience. Use either one or two arms. Try a sweeping motion and relate the extent of your gestures to the size of your audience. Bigger audiences need bigger gestures. Don't forget that nodding the head, and smiling are effective ways to emphasize what you are saying. As a presenter who uses gestures effectively, you will be projecting confidence and competence and the response you get from your audience will let you know when you have succeeded.
Thank You. =)
NAME: ASMAR NAJWA BINTI MUHAMMAD NOR
ID: BHD08-07-763
CLASS: HND1 (SECTION1)
Assalamualaikum to all are here..
Body language will play an important role during our speech. Our audiences will look at us and if we feel not confidences and if little bit our uncomfortable movement to our audience, they can find it and will make them are not interesting to follow our speech until end and make them feel uncomfortable with our movement.
I suggest to all of you to make your speech safe with a your chaos body language by not make too much movement during your speech, instead, better to you are use visual aid and use your facial expressions to control your not importance movement like play your fingers . Use correct visual aids like power point and express your speech with an appropriate facial expression like you want to show your happy mode with a sweet smiling.
Other than that, you can use your eye contact with your audience. You can catch their attention by look with confidence at them. Then control your voice projection. Make sure that it is not too loud and not too slow. If your voice are too loud, it will make your audience feel uncomfortable to follow your speech, while if your voice are too slow, it will make your audience cannot and difficult to them to understand what are you going to say. You also must use an appropriate intonation to show your mood based on your speech like you want to show your angry mood, so you must come with your angry intonation and it should be support by your facial expression which is fierce face.
Anyway, what are the most importance things is always be prepared and be relaxed when giving a speech by take a deep breath and enjoy with your speech, so that you can control your chaos body language.
Thank you (“,)..
NAME : NAJMUL ASYIFA' BT AZHAR
ID : BHD 008-07-792
CLASS : HND1(A)
salam to madam mimi and all my beloved friends..
body language?posture??all of this are important to make our presentation become perfect and smoothly..
ok, i would like to share with all of you what i get about body language.. for your information i got this information from the internet : http://www.it-sudparis.eu/lsh/ressources/ops8.php..
ok..let's begin..
what is body language??
-Eye contact, facial expressions, posture, movements, gestures.
Why is it useful?
It is natural and a part of communication.
-to clarify meaning;
-it is very visual
-to vent nervousness
-to maintain interest
-to emphasize
The golden rule is "Be natural and relaxed!"
it's have positive and negative body language..
these are positive body language :
-EYE CONTACT
-to keep audiences' attention (Asian audience might feel aggressed.)
-facial expressions should be natural and friendly:
-raise eyebrows to show surprise -
-open eyes wide -
-squint your eyes -
-curl your eyebrows
-THE HANDS
-Lots of possibilities to emphasise, to enumerate.
to express sincerity or reflexion
-Be conscious of what you do with your hands
-If you are unhappy, hold notes or cards to occupy them
-arm - movements back and forth to suggest flow.
-Open arms to include or welcome ideas
-BODY MOVEMENT
-to indicate a change of focus
-keep audience's attention
-move forward to emphasize
-move to side to indicate a transition gesture
-up and down head motions are movements to indicate importance or acknowledgement
-pen or pointer to indicate part, place (on a transparency)
-shrug shoulder to indicate I don't know or care
-POSTURE
-stand straight but relaxed
-(do not slouch or lean sideways)
-Lean forward to emphasize however
-No hands in pockets
the negative body language :
-Failing to make eye contact
-Do not look at your notes all the time
-Looking at the screen/board means your back is turned to the audience cutting contact
-Don't stare, or look blankly into people's eyes
-Avoid swaying back and forth like a pendulum
-Avoid leaning against walls
-Be aware of your nervous tics
-Do not fold your arms like a barrier
-While one hand in a pocket gives a very relaxed pose, both hands in pockets looks too casual and should be avoided
ok?i hope this information will help us more comfortable when we in front of public.. body language are very important to make us more confident n audience also will enjoy our speech...
thank you.. (",)
NAME : NOR AISYAH BINTI MOHD ISA
ID : BHD 09-01-896
CLASS : HND1 / SECTION 4
SALAM...I want to share the about the body language that would be use in speaking communication.
Body Language - technically known as kinesics (pronounced 'kineesicks') - is a significant aspect of modern communications and relationships.
Body Language is therefore very relevant to management and leadership, and to all aspects of work and business where communications can be seen and physically observed among people.
Body language is also very relevant to relationships outside of work, for example in dating and mating, and in families and parenting.
Communication includes listening. In terms of observable body language, non-verbal (non-spoken) signals are being exchanged whether these signals are accompanied by spoken words or not.
Body language goes both ways:
• Your own body language reveals your feelings and meanings to others.
• Other people's body language reveals their feelings and meanings to you.
The sending and receiving of body language signals happens on conscious and unconscious levels.
thank you.....
NAME : DZUL RAHMAN B ROSELI
ID : BHD 08-07-807
CLASS : HND1 / SECTION1
Salam..puan...
Thanks for your information.....
This is a information that i want to share with you...
Body language, eye contact, facial expressions, posture, movements, gestures.
Why is it useful?
It is natural and a part of communication, to clarify meaning; it is very visual
It prevent to vent nervousness, to maintain interest and to emphasize
There are the explanantion :
• eye contact
to keep audiences' attention (Asian audience might feel aggressed.)
facial expressions should be natural and friendly:
raise eyebrows to show surprise -
open eyes wide -
squint your eyes -
curl your eyebrows
• the hands
Lots of possibilities to emphasise, to enumerate.
to express sincerity or reflexion
Be conscious of what you do with your hands
If you are unhappy, hold notes or cards to occupy them
arm - movements back and forth to suggest flow.
Open arms to include or welcome ideas
• body movement
to indicate a change of focus
keep audience's attention
move forward to emphasize
move to side to indicate a transition gesture
up and down head motions are movements to indicate importance or acknowledgement
pen or pointer to indicate part, place (on a transparency)
shrug shoulder to indicate I don't know or care
• posture
stand straight but relaxed
(do not slouch or lean sideways)
Lean forward to emphasize however
No hands in pockets
thank you......
NAME : RINA FADZILA BINTI RAMLI
ID : BHD 08-07-844
CLASS : HND 1(SEC3)
Thank you for this post.My opinion, body language very important when doing presentation or public speaking.Why I say like that because with body language we can attract audience to heard our text either our text interesting or not.
Body language also can make our be confidence when doing presentation.
But,body language not enough to make our presentation interesting. We also need eye contact. Eye contact also can attract audience to still heard that text.
NAME: NURUL FAEIZAH BINTI HUSIN
ID:BHD08-07-774
CLASS:HND1(SEC4)
Assalamualaikum...
Body language is important in public speaking.People will judge you in your body language and the way your body movement.Imaging speaker feel boring and pay less attention when you giving a speech.It will give impact in yourself confident and your speech too.
The eyes contact. Staring or gazing at others can create pressure and tension in the room. People with eye movements that are relaxed and comfortable yet attentive to the person they are conversing with are seen as more sincere and honest.
Smile. By analyzing the movements of over 80 facial muscles involved in smiling, researchers can tell when a smile is true.Smile also can decrease your nervous.
Gestures communicate. Hand signals can communicate without the use of any speech. Touching communicates. Touching can be friendly or it can be aggressive. The way a person stands reflects their level of confidence and comfort level. If a person stands tall so to speak they are seen as more confident.
Watch your body language. Avoid shifting eyes and head quickly during conversation when someone giving a speech. Do not look down or to the side. Look directly at the person with a sense of confidence but not overbearing or threatening in nature.
Hands and arm. Large dramatic gestures to help the audience understand what you’re saying. Broad gestures that welcome every person into your speech.Think of your speech content and let your hands do the talking.I will feel better and comfortable so much that as soon as I stood up to talk, my hands come together. And when I got really nervous I used to rub them together too.
NAME: NOOR FADILAH BT YUSOF
ID: BHD08-07-862
CLASS: HND1 SEC4
Assalamualaikum. As we know, body language is needed in presenting the speech. This will attract the audience to be more alert every word that are spoken. Body language actually help the ayou to get the audience's attention.
Body Language including tone of voice, eye movement, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions and so on. All of this are important in helping you to build credibility, express your emotions and connect with your listeners that helps your listeners focus what you are saying.
By an effective body language can supports the message of the presenter. When you get the audience's respond, that's mean your speech is good enough to make they understand your speech.
Thank you
NAME: MUHAMAD SHAZZWAN BIN. ABDUL HALIM
ID: BHD 08-07-854
CLASS: HND1 [section 4]-presentation skills: body language
Assalamualaikum to Madam Mimi.
Body languages are important in expressing emotions of a person; body language can be easily identified from gestures. Learning how to control your emotion as well your gestures are important in generates a professional presenter.
Types of body language are eyes contact, hands movement, heads, mouth and most importantly is your body itself. These contact, the usage are different when the conversation occurs one-in one person compares to giving a presentation to 100-200 person.
Here are few tips that I would like to share with you all.
The larger the amount of people, the greater your gestures have to be.
Avoid embrace your hands together, the speech you convey will give an impression as limp.
Studying and understanding the topic before giving speeches are the most effective way in preventing the presentation to be dazzling yet interesting to listen.
A respectable presenter comes from a pleasant attitude and words.
Here a question, ‘do you like people to respect you? ‘The answer of course, is an absolute a no.
The situation here is applied in a daily life and just imagines you have to take care hundreds of people even tough, it only takes a few hours of their time giving an attention to you. The usage of words please, excuse me and etc, are important in being a respectable person. Right?
Smile gives the warmness to everybody.
Smile gives better first impressions. Everyone is a stereotype; people have their own variety of thoughts. Audience often creates a mental image to please their own self. A smile at least gives and creates positive thoughts.
Thank you.
Assalamualikum.. to Madam Mimi.
Thank you for your post about this article and I have read the article Body Language. As we know our body language plays an important role to make the conversation attract of others.body language plays an important role in order to attract the audience in a conversation.
Body Language includes hand and arm gestures, facial expression (including eye contact which is covered in a separate Tutorial) and any other body movement. It is all non-verbal communication.
Body Language in a speech serves 3 purposes.
1. It illustrates and emphasises what you are saying in your speech.
2. It makes a speech more interesting, ie it will assist in keeping the audience’s attention.
3. It helps release nervous energy which goes towards settling the nerves.
Prompting Gestures
These prompt or evoke a desired response from the audience. If you want your listeners to raise their hand, applaud or perform some action, you’ll enhance the response by doing it yourself as an example.
Facial Expression
Your face communicates your attitude, feelings and emotions. Don’t be scared to look angry, look disappointed, to smile etc. In particular, smile. Smiling conveys warmth and sincerity and makes the audience more receptive to what you are saying.
thank you...
NAME: NUR ATIQAH BT YAACOB
ID: BHD 08-07-771
CLASS: HND1 [section 4]
Good body language allows your movements to enhance your speech rather than detract from it. This article examines the primary goals of a speaking presentation and provides tips and techniques for improvement.
1.
Step 1
Remove "Noisy" body movements from your presentation.
For many people, there is as much to be gained from removing nervous and distracting movements as there is from adding conscious gestures. It may seem counter-intuitive, but this is "addition by subtraction."
Before delivering this speech, ask a friend to highlight your most distracting physical mannerism. We all have one. It might be playing with your keys or coins in your pocket. It might be rocking back and forth from your heel to your toe.
Whatever it is, make a goal in this speech to consciously remove or reduce it in this speech project. By doing so, you can clear your physical palette, and then you'll be ready for purpose additions of gestures to complement your message.
2.
Step 2
Avoid "Forcing" unnatural body movements into your speech
One common mistake I see in speaking is to awkwardly force a hand gesture into nearly every sentence. This almost always results in a very choppy and awkward delivery.
Remember that your goal is not to provide a continuous physical interpretation of every word spoken. Instead, add gestures selectively where they add the most impact.
I find that the best way to avoid forcing hand and arms gestures is to try to strike an even balance between the other forms of physical gestures - eye contact, facial expressions, posture, or whole body movements. For example, if you convey an important emotion with your facial expression, your arms can relax to your sides because they "aren't needed."
3.
Step 3
Record a video of yourself speaking or making a presentation
If you have not seen yourself speaking yet, use this project as the motivation to finally do it. The best way to discover any distracting movements is to watch yourself delivering a speech with the volume turned off.
NAME : NUR AMANINA BT ABD GHAFAR
ID : BHD 08 07 814
CLASS : HND 1 SEC 2
One of the first things you need to know is, When you’re nervous, your body language will be poor. Most people stand with the head down and shoulders slightly curled inwards when they’re nervous. But this isn’t good.
Why?
Because it will restrict your airways, which will be bad for your voice (it’ll make you quieter), which in turn will be bad for your confidence.
Now people KNOW that you’re probably going to be a little nervous, it’s okay to be nervous when you have to give a speech. But try not to let the nerves take over your body language.
NAME : NUR AMILIAH BT RAHIM
ID : BHD 08-07-757
SECTION : HND1 (1)
Salam Pn Mimi.
As we know that body language is very importand things while doing the speech.
It illustrates and emphasises what you are saying in your speech.Then,it makes a speech more interesting,it will assist in keeping the audience’s attention.Besides,it helps release nervous energy which goes towards settling the nerves.
Here I have some tips that want to share with you all.Firstly is a you need to keeping your hands by your side or resting them on the lectern will have them ready for action. This is better than having them in your pockets or clenched behind your back where they aren’t in a position to be ready to start working.
Then,if you are talking sincerely on a topic but standing stiffly without any body language,the audience will believe what they see and not think the speaker is sincere and therefore ignore the message.
Moreover,you should be don’t be afraid to make large, bold gestures.The larger the audience the larger that the gestures and body movement needs to be in order to be effective.
Other that that,you need to avoid pacing, rocking and also swaying while doing the speech.It can cause audiences bored and do not comfortable while looking your speech.
That's all.Thank you.
NAME: ABDULLAH SHAKIR B MOHD NGADIL
ID: BHD08-07-802
SECTION: HND 1[1]
Assalamualaikum Pn.Mimi
After reading this, i would like to share with you of using body language in presentation.
In any speech or presentation, your body language adds power to the message. It support what your words are saying. The operative word here is, of course, "support". Body language must be in tune with the message. And the corollary is that body language must also not distract or detract from the message. If they are denying each other, then your presentation will fail.
Confidence and sincerity are the absolute basis for this process. If your body is declaring that you are not sincere in what you are saying then your credibility decreases and there is no way your message will have the impact it should have. Think about the tone of your message. Is it relaxed, conversational? Then make your body language relaxed. Is it passionate, strong and powerful, then create body language that conveys that power. Is it alert and enthusiastic, then your body language will be upright and reflecting that enthusiasm.
Your clothes, too, can distract attention from your message. If you have a very bright or unusual item of clothing, if your scarf or tie flaps in a breeze, if your earrings dangle or click, or your necklace or tie pin clicks on a microphone, the audience will be distracted from your message. Again, unless your message is absolutely riveting, your clothes will become the centre of attention just as gestures can, and your message will lose its impact.
How you stand and walk works in just the same way. If you are a passionate speaker who simply cannot stand still, then hopefully you will support the passion of your message. Try to use standing still to give the same sort of impact that a pause in the middle of rapid speech would give. If you choose to move or change position just to provide relief because you think your speech is boring; be careful. It may be that your movement will have more impact than your massage. Timing can help so that you change position with a new idea or with a new visual support. Try to make all of your body language work with the movement. So, for example, if you want to walk to give the impression of thinking of a new idea, then set your hand up to your face to indicate thoughtfulness, and speak slowly or stop speaking altogether.
Facial expression, too, must be in harmony with your message, or it will work against it, just as your body language does.
Everything - body language, image and message must work together to create the impact you have chosen.
that's all
thank you
NAME : MOHD KHAIRUL ANUAR BIN RAMLEE
ID : BHD 08-07-870
CLASS : HND1 (SEC4)
Assalamualaikum.
Anyone can utter a series of words, it is the presenter's personal connection to those words that can bring them to life for the audience. Presenters who cares deeply about their material tend to use their entire bodies to support the message. Their gestures are large enough to embrace the room full of people. They stand tall and lean into the audience right from their feet, as if trying to shorten the distance between their message and the ears of the audience. Their faces express their passion while their eyes connect with the audience, focusing on one person at a time.
1.Gesture.
Use your hands. They don't belong on your hips or in your pockets or folded across your chest either or held behind your back. Use them-to help emphasize a point, to express emotion, to release tension, and to engage your audience. Most people have a gestural vocabulary at their disposal. Anyone can all think of a gesture that supports words such as "short" or "tall;" however, the gestures of everyday conversation tend to be too small and often too low to use in front of a large audience. Presenters need to scale their gestures to the size of the room. The most effective gestures arise from the shoulder, not the wrist or elbow. Shoulder gestures project better across the distance and release more of the presenter's energy, helping combat any tension that can build in the upper body (particularly under pressure).
2.Stance.
How you stand in front of the room speaks before open your mouth. Your stance can tell the audience that you're happy, scared, confident, or uncomfortable. Audiences "read" these messages unthinkingly but unfailingly. A balanced stance with weight even but slightly forward tends to say that the speaker is engaged with the audience. A slumped stance leaning to one side can says the speaker doesn't care. The feet should point straight ahead, not quite shoulder-width apart. When not gesturing, the hands should sit quietly at the sides of the presenter. Letting the hands fall to the sides between gestures projects ease. These moments of stillness between gestures also have the effect of amplifying the gestures. Yes, you can move around, but remember to punctuate that movement with stillness. Constant motion, such as swaying, is a distraction that can annoy your listeners.
3.Facial expression.
The movements of your eyes, mouth, and facial muscles can build a connection with your audience. Alternatively, they can undermine your every word. Eye focus is the most important element in this process. No part of your facial expression is more important in communicating sincerity and credibility. Nothing else so directly connects you to your listeners-whether in a small gathering or a large group. Effective presenters engage one person at a time, focusing long enough to complete a natural phrase and watch it sink in for a moment. This level of focus can rivet the attention of a room by drawing the eyes of each member of the audience and creating natural pauses between phrases. The pauses not only boost attention, but also contribute significantly to comprehension and retention by allowing the listener time to process the message.
4.Bring it all together.
while we all want to believe that it's enough to be natural in front of a room, it isn't really natural to stand up alone in front of a group of people. It's an odd and unusual thing that creates stress, tension, and stomach troubles. Being natural won't cut it. We need to be bigger, more expressive, and more powerful. It takes extra effort and energy. It also takes skill and practice. With so much depending on communication and communication depending on body language, it's worth getting it right. Work on your body language-gesture, stance, and facial expression-to make the most of every speaking opportunity.
~Thank You~
NAME:NURUL SYAZWANI BT MALEK
ID:BHD0807834
CLASS:HND1SEC2
ASSALAMUALAIKUM
Firstly this article help me to get confident when i am speak in front of public.
When we speak in front of the people of for the first time we will scared to be in front of a lot of people. the eye contact is the important thing when you give the speech. this is because if your eye contact is attract the audience when you give the speech louder and your eye contact is good then the audience will give the attention to your speech.
Then your body language is very important because when you stay ahead like a robotic then the audience will bored looking and hear your speech because nothing is special
the speech is boring and nothing is new.
So that the body language is very important especially in the public speaking.
That's all thank you.
NAME: NURULIZZATI BINTI BURHAN
ID: BHD08-07-868
CLASS: HND1 (SEC 3)
Assalamualaikum,
Body Language includes hand and arm gestures, facial expression (including eye contact which is covered in a separate Tutorial) and any other body movement. It is all non-verbal communication.
Body Language in a speech serves 3 purposes.
1. It illustrates and emphasises what you are saying in your speech.
2. It makes a speech more interesting, ie it will assist in keeping the audience’s attention.
3. It helps release nervous energy which goes towards settling the nerves.
Thank you for the tips,hopefully i can practice it.
Name: SAZARINA BT SEJALI
ID No : BHD 08-07-839
Sec : HND1 (Section 2)
Assalamualikum madam,
More than half of your impact as a speaker depends upon your body language. So this is a useful tips of body language during speech.
Gesture. Do use your hands. They don't belong on your hips or in your pockets or folded across your chest either or held behind your back. Use them-to help emphasize a point, to express emotion, to release tension, and to engage your audience.
Most people have a gestural vocabulary at their disposal. Anyone can all think of a gesture that supports words such as "short" or "tall;" however, the gestures of everyday conversation tend to be too small and often too low to use in front of a large audience. Presenters need to scale their gestures to the size of the room. The most effective gestures arise from the shoulder, not the wrist or elbow. Shoulder gestures project better across the distance and release more of the presenter's energy, helping combat any tension that can build in the upper body (particularly under pressure).
Stance. How you stand in front of the room speaks before open your mouth. Your stance can tell the audience that you're happy, scared, confident, or uncomfortable. Audiences "read" these messages unthinkingly but unfailingly. Stance speaks. A balanced stance with weight even but slightly forward tends to say that the speaker is engaged with the audience. A slumped stance leaning to one side can says the speaker doesn't care.
The feet should point straight ahead, not quite shoulder-width apart. When not gesturing, the hands should sit quietly at the sides of the presenter. Letting the hands fall to the sides between gestures projects ease. These moments of stillness between gestures also have the effect of amplifying the gestures. Yes, you can move around, but remember to punctuate that movement with stillness. Constant motion, such as swaying, is a distraction that can annoy your listeners.
Facial expression. The movements of your eyes, mouth, and facial muscles can build a connection with your audience. Alternatively, they can undermine your every word. Eye focus is the most important element in this process. No part of your facial expression is more important in communicating sincerity and credibility. Nothing else so directly connects you to your listeners-whether in a small gathering or a large group. Effective presenters engage one person at a time, focusing long enough to complete a natural phrase and watch it sink in for a moment. This level of focus can rivet the attention of a room by drawing the eyes of each member of the audience and creating natural pauses between phrases. The pauses not only boost attention, but also contribute significantly to comprehension and retention by allowing the listener time to process the message.
The other elements of facial expression can convey the feelings of the presenter, anything from passion for the subject, to depth of concern for the audience. Unfortunately, under the pressure of delivering a group presentation, many people lose their facial expression. Their faces solidify into a grim, stone statue, a thin straight line where the lips meet. Try to unfreeze your face right from the start. For example, when you greet the audience, smile! You won't want to smile throughout the entire presentation, but at least at the appropriate moments. It's only on rare occasions that you may need to be somber and serious throughout.
Name: Mohd Taufiq B.Mansor
ID : BHD 08-07-835
Class : HND 1(SECTION B)
Peace be upon you madam mimi!
Firstly i would like to share a tips about this topic..
While You're Talking, What Is Your Body Saying?
More than half of your impact as a speaker depends upon your body language. You probably have control over the words you speak, but are you sure that you have control over what you are saying with your body language?
Body language comprises gesture, stance, and facial expression. These are all the more important when all eyes of an audience are upon you. When you are presenting, strong, positive body language becomes an essential tool in helping you build credibility, express your emotions, and connect with your listeners. It also helps your listeners focus more intently on you and what you're saying.
that all. thank you..
Muhammad Fakhrin b. Ahmad Shairuzi
Bhd08-07-777
Hnd 1 (Section 4)
Body language is what we “say” to one another without the use of words. This non-verbal communication can come in several forms which is body position, eye contact, facial expressions, physical appearance, touch and space.
Body Position - the location of the arms, legs and hands as well as the manner of sitting or standing can tell you a lot. For example, crossed arms often indict defensiveness and the desire to be more removed; a sitting person leaning forward is a sign of friendliness and interest.
Eye Contact - eyes can reveal moods and feelings as well as intentions and interest. For example, if a person is having a one-on-one conversation, yet is looking around and not at the person to whom he or she is speaking, it might tell you that the sender is more interested in something else.
Facial Expressions - our expressions also send a message. For example, raised eyebrows could mean disbelief, questions, shock. A frown usually indicates displeasure, yet a smile usually expresses agreement and pleasure.
Physical Appearance - the manner in which one dresses tells a little about his or her personality and character. In addition, the items a person carries by choice can also aid in determining personality traits. Someone who always carries a briefcase may be characterized as serious and work-oriented. Shorts and tank top expresses carefree and informality.
Touch - the manner in which one person touches another can reveal a great deal about his or her character. For example a light tap on the shoulder is apologetic, while a firm hand on the shoulder is demanding. A firm handshake often hints of a strong willed and straight forward individual.
Space - the distance a person keeps while talking is a good indication of his or her openness and sociability. We all have a “comfort space” that we like to keep around us. For example, if someone stands too closely when speaking, invading that space, it is often interpreted as a hostile and forceful communication.
By keeping aware of the body language of those around you, your ability to assess their message will be greatly increased. The listener’s body language will help you monitor your delivery of an idea or message. One additional thing to remember, your body language gives you an indication of your motives and meanings--be sure to monitor your own non-verbal cues.
NOORASYIKIN MOHD NOORZALY
BHD08-07-858(section3)
Salam,
As we know, body language is important in speech presentation. It is because it can attract audience to hear your speech.
Language consists of body movement, position, facial expression and eye contact. Body language in a speech to such reasonable and it is part of the communication. In addition, to explain the meaning of our conversation and will emphasize our conversation well. Then, it will protect the interests of our audience.
For hands, the best is letting your hands fall loosely at the side of your body. This is important to recognize what we do with our hands.
Smiles and eye contact is very important.It is proof that we noticed people. Expression on face must be natural.
Size audience will determine the appropriate movements. With a small audience, we can use any movement, including facial expressions and movement of fingers on a regular basis. But with a very large audience, we must use arm and leg movements, walking and movement throughout the body.
The most important is you must relax when you speech..
thank you..
Nur Hazirah bt Rusli
Bhd08-07-797
Hnd1(2)
Assalamualaikum...
Body language means posture, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures.
There are a few general principles of gestures:
1) Our body will naturally want to move as we speak. Don’t inhibit these natural gestures as they convey a sense that we are comfortable and confident in our message.
2) Mix in deliberate gestures to coincide with key points. Mimic the actions of our speech, or convey concepts through recognizable symbols.
3) Use a variety of gestures. Don’t use the same one over and over and over again.
Thank you.
Name: NURAZIZUL BIN ABU BAKAR
ID : BHD 08-07-863
Class : HND 1(SECTION 1)
Assalamualaikum madam...
thanks for your post..
After reading this, i would like to share a video about this topic "Presentation Skills: Body Language"
This video explain how to improve your presentation..
Please visit this website for more information...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXFIJ8Sm2N0
That's all..thank you..
name: SHAZRIN NADIA BT MOHD AZMAN
section: HND 1 (2)
id: BHD 08-07-770
assalamualaikum madam....
here i want to comment on the post above..
As a public speaker, it's critical that you become aware of what your body is "saying" to your audience. Even if you're simply nervous, shy, cold or physically uncomfortable, you must make your movements and stance correspond with your verbal delivery.
Here, look at some common body language errors made by even seasoned presenters and how to avoid them when in front of a crowd.
Problem: Crossed Arms
Crossing your arms creates an instant barrier between you and whomever you're speaking to. You're essentially telling everyone, "I am not being completely open; I'm going to hide some part of me." Often, presenters who have a habit of standing with their arms crossed are seen as "deceptive" or "untrustworthy".
Solution: Work on Being "Open"
The next time you notice that you're about to cross your arms (or have already done so), slowly allow them to fall comfortably next to you. If you're restless, try holding on to the podium or table in front of you, thereby giving your limbs something to do.
Problem: Not Making Eye Contact
During a presentation, a public speaker needs to be able to make eye contact with the audience members. Typically, that contact only lasts for 1-2 seconds per person, but it's essential. By not matching the gaze of others, the presenter's body is saying, "I don't want to look at you because I'm not telling the truth."
Solution: Practice Eye Contact
Whenever you speak with another person, make certain to force yourself to make eye contact. If you're at a party and are standing in a small group of 3-4 people, practice moving your gaze from one person to the next while you're talking. Eventually, this will become more natural and will not feel forced when you're making speeches.
Problem: Showing No Expression
Have you ever seen someone who speaks without exhibiting any expressions at all? It's almost eerie and definitely disconcerting. Onlookers usually wonder if the person is interested in his or her topic area and may eventually tune the speaker out, assuming (often wrongly) that the subject matter can't be that important.
Solution: Use the Mirror to Rehearse
The next time you are scheduled to publicly speak, rehearse in front of a mirror, paying special attention to your facial expressions. Are you smiling? Do you seem approachable, believable and friendly? Are you sending the right message with your eyes, mouth and eyebrows? As you become more comfortable allowing yourself to show emotions, your speeches will be stronger and better received.
Problem: Wandering Around the Stage or Room
Are your legs restless? Do you rock back and forth while talking or move aimlessly around, uncertain where to stop? This is not only distracting for audience members, it also makes them feel uneasy, as if you're going to bolt out the door at any given moment!
Solution: Plant Yourself and Only Move Deliberately
This is an extremely common problem faced by many public speakers, but overcoming it will require some serious resolve. You'll have to be ultra-aware of where your feet are at all times, and you may simply have to "plant" yourself in one spot for the duration of your talk. Of course, if you're planning on speaking for a long time, you may wish to move occasionally; however, when you do, be deliberate. Pick a spot, walk there (slowly) and remain there.
Name : Noor Amirah Bt Azhar
Id : BHD 0807756
Class : HND 1 ( Sec 1)
Salam madam
The body language while giving a speech is very important. We can make our audience become interesting or boring with our speech depend on the body language that are we used.
A BIG SMILE AND EYE CONTACTS
This is very important. Some people have successful careers with no visible talent other than their ability to radiate warmth. Don't knock it, it is still a talent.
Eye contact is evidence that you are paying attention to the other person.
BE ANIMATED
Using your arms in an animated way can bring energy, enthusiasm and a bit of fun to the proceedings. However, too much gesticulation can look a little bit needy of the audience's attention and there will be situations where this is the wrong tactic.
POSTURE
Tall and erect communicates energy and purpose whereas slouched and hunched implies tired and lacking in energy.
Looking up is generally regarded as indicative of optimism whilst persistently looking downward suggests secrecy or insecurity.
That all that I can share about the body language while representative a speech. Thank you.
NAME:WAN NURNADIA SHAFIKA BT WAN MD NASIR
ID:08-07-859
CLASS:HND1 SEC4
Assalamualaikum to mdm mimi and all my friends.Thans to the comment that you have posted.Here i want share other tips on positive body language.
1.Eye contact
-To keep audiences' attention (Asian audience might feel aggressed.)
facial expressions should be natural and friendly:
raise eyebrows to show surprise -
open eyes wide -
squint your eyes -
curl your eyebrows
2.The hands
-Lots of possibilities to emphasise, to enumerate.To express sincerity or reflexion
Be conscious of what you do with your hands
If you are unhappy, hold notes or cards to occupy them
arm - movements back and forth to suggest flow.
Open arms to include or welcome ideas
3.Body movement
-To indicate a change of focus
keep audience's attention
move forward to emphasize
move to side to indicate a transition gesture
up and down head motions are movements to indicate importance or acknowledgement
pen or pointer to indicate part, place (on a transparency)
shrug shoulder to indicate I don't know or care
4.Posture
-Stand straight but relaxed
(do not slouch or lean sideways)
Lean forward to emphasize however
No hands in pockets
Thank you.
name: siti nursyarifah bt hussin
id: bhd08-07-793
class: hnd1 section 2
what the meaning of body language..
is often said that in face-to-face communications, the words we speak actually account for less than 10% of the message that we convey, while body language accounts for more than half of our message (our tone of voice supposedly communicates the rest).
Body language is important, and if your words say one thing but your body says another, the person you are speaking to is more likely to believe the message your body is communicating.
Name : Faten Hannani Binti Mohd Isa
Id : BHD 08-07-758
Class : HND 1 (Section 1)
Salam Madam,
When you prepare for a presentation, you organize your thoughts and prepare your words. When the moment arrives to present, your adrenaline starts pumping and produces extra energy. How can you make this energy enhance your presentation rather than aggravate your nervousness?
Mastering key techniques allows you to channel your nervous energy in a way that brings life to your presentation. Using your body language properly will help your presentation become interesting and engaging.
Do :
-Balance your stance.
Keep your weight balanced equally over both
feet. Your feet should be approximately shoulder’s width apart. Keep your
posture erect, but relaxed.
- Move with a purpose.
Standing in several spots around the room has benefits. Just be sure to move in silence and in-between statements, then stop your feet and resume your balanced stance before speaking again.
- Keep your feet pointed toward the audience.
Stand facing the audience. If you need to see the visual behind you, twist at your waist and
keep your feet facing the front. Above all, don’t speak unless you have eye
contact with the audience.
-Keep arm gestures above waist.
Arm gestures should be above the waist and away from your body. It may feel awkward at first, however the gestures need to be seen by the entire audience and create a lasting visual impression.
- Use meaningful gestures.
Gestures add visual emphasis to your words and help your listeners remember the content. When used in conjunction with inflection, your key points become memorable to your audience. For example, use gestures to illustrate or highlight: Compare/Contrast Audience/Self Increase/Decrease Bring together/Push apart Negative/Positive Impact Build up/Tear down Match/Opposites
- Return hands to sides between gestures.
This neutral arm position does not distract an audience’s attention and results in the gestures
you use being remembered.
Thank you.
NAME : NURAZLINA BT MOHD NOR
ID : BHD 08-07-837
CLASS : HND1/ SECTION 4
Assalamualaikum madam..
Body language is important. Standing, walking or moving about with appropriate hand gesture or facial expression is preferred to sitting down or standing still with head down and reading from a prepared speech.
Here, I want to share some tips :
1. Eyes. It conveys a sense of intimacy and warmth, showing the audience members that you are genuinely interested in them. Eye contact also increases your credibility. Rather than eyeing the audience in one broad swath, make eye contact with individual members of the audience as you speak, holding one person's attention for several seconds, then moving on to another person.
2. Face. A smile is a tremendously powerful indicator to your audience of warmth, friendliness, happiness, and comfort. Smiling, therefore, is an easy way to ensure that you're perceived as friendly, approachable, receptive, warm, and likable. It's a contagious behavior that will cause others to naturally react to you more favorably.
3. Hands and Arms. Nothing disengages the eye more than static, motionless, rigidity. In order to stimulate and engage the audience, before you use your hands and arms to illustrate and emphasize what you're speaking about. Don't overdo it. Just watch out that you don't come across as stiff, boring, and uninterested either.
4. Posture. Continue on the theme of the preceding warning about avoiding stiffness and rigidity, stay loose, flexible, and animated in your body stance and orientation too. Stand up straight to convey confidence in your material. And lean in towards the audience slightly in order to engage them and convey interest, approachability, intimacy, and receptivity. Slouching and looking at the floor or ceiling, by contrast, shows laziness, lack of confidence, disinterestedness, and inaccessibility.
5. The voice is another element of body language and public speaking that can and must be used with great intention to achieve better public speaking results, so much so that we've devoted an entire article to the subject. Remember that public speaking is not just an auditory experience, for you or the audience.
6. The speaker should wear a dress which is pleasant to eyes. You should learn about the audience during the first few minutes of the lecture and change the flow of speech accordingly.
7. Feet. Try to stand with both feet firmly on the ground pretty much the same distance apart as your shoulders. Keep them balanced so your body is not leaning to one side. Don't look like a cat walk model or if you're supping a pint at the bar of your local. Stand straight and look professional not a slouch.
8. The Body. Next we have the trunk. Not much you can do with the trunk apart from keeping it straight. Relaxed and comfortable. The worse sin is to block the invisible mid line that runs from between your 2 feet and your head. Block it and you place a barrier with your audience. Just don't block it - that's the rule.
9. If you comfortable behind podium, don’t holding onto the podium or white knuckle grip on the podium and start rocking on the podium. Don’t make a tapping, don’t move the hands around. Must keep hand off it and just rest your hand.
Thank you.
NAME : HASMAH BINTI KHALID
ID : BHD08-07-869
CLASS : HND1 SEC 3
Body language is very important to the speaker to communicate with the audience.When communicating, your body language (facial expressions, gestures, movement, eye contact and voice) should match your message. If there is a disconnect between what you say and your non-verbal communications, your audience will believe your non-verbals.
Movement and gestures are key components of body language. Mark Brown, past World Champion of Public Speaking, once coached me: "Gilda, stand and deliver." Rather than pacing aimlessly on stage, I should stand and deliver my message -- and move with purpose.
Try this out yourself. Before you start to speak in front of a group, no matter how small or big, walk to where you'll be standing with even, purposeful steps. Stand your ground and when you move – to the flipchart, to the other side of the room, into the audience – make it deliberate.
Here are other tips to help you use gestures and movement effectively:
How to Stand
• Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees relaxed. Your weight should be evenly distributed on both feet. Avoid nervous pacing or shifting from one foot to the other.
• Stand up straight - you do not need to stand like a soldier at attention, but your shoulders should be back and your head held high so you can make eye contact. This posture conveys confidence and helps you breathe more fully.
• Don't “hide” behind a desk, podium or flip chart.
What to Do With Your Hands
• Begin with your hands in the "neutral position," hanging loosely at your sides, so they will be available for natural gestures
• Avoid hands in pockets since it can lead to a sloppier posture and slouching. You also may start jingling the change in your pocket without realizing it (yes, I've seen – and heard – it happen!).
• Empty your hands. If you must hold something (your notes or the PowerPoint remote), be aware of what you are doing. I've seen speakers unconsciously fold their notes into little squares - how's that for distracting?
• Be aware of what your empty hands are doing – "washing" each other, grasping each other tightly, playing with your watch, etc.
• Don't point at the audience. Yes, your mother was right – it's not polite to point. Try an open-handed gesture instead.
How to Use Gestures
• Whether they come naturally to you or you have to work at them, gestures can help communicate your ideas and a little goes a long way.
• Use a variety of smooth, deliberate and natural gestures that support and visually illustrate your message.
• Use the "fisherman gesture." Remember the fisherman telling the story "I caught a fish THIS big" with his arms open wide? That gesture is a visual clue to what his words are telling you.
• Use the "on the one hand… , on the other hand" gesture to show both sides of the issue.
Gestures and movement provide the visuals that accompany your words. Learning to use them effectively will help you convey your message with confidence and your audience will see your message instead of just hearing it.
Thank You..
NAME: AYUNI BINTI WAHAB
ID: BHD 08-07-847
SECTION: HND1/SECTION4
Body Language includes hand and arm gestures, facial expression (including eye contact which is covered in a separate Tutorial) and any other body movement.
Body Language in a speech serves 3 purposes.
1. It illustrates and emphasises what you are saying in your speech.
2. It makes a speech more interesting, ie it will assist in keeping the audience’s attention.
3. It helps release nervous energy which goes towards settling the nerves.
An audience will be unimpressed if the speaker is not giving everything they’ve got ie with voice and body.
A speaker’s voice and body language should match the spoken word. He/she should be speaking with everything that he/she has got eg enthusiasm, passion, sincerity, emotion with both voice and body.
The body language should always match the words at the appropriate moment. The most difficult aspect is appearing natural when first incorporating body language into speeches. Rehearsing will help but don’t worry if at first you have to force the body language to happen rather than it occurring naturally. Rehearsing in front of a mirror is a good idea.
Keeping your hands by your side or resting them on the lectern will have them ready for action. This is better than having them in your pockets or clenched behind your back where they aren’t in a position to be ready to start working.
Avoid pacing, rocking, swaying, or leaning / slouching on the lectern as this will be distracting to the audience, a sign of nerves and will prevent the upper body from using body language. Practice finding a stance that is comfortable. If it is comfortable for you then the audience will also find it comfortable.
Gestures are the use of hands and arms to illustrate your words. There are 4 main groups of gestures:
Descriptive Gestures
Used to clarify or enhance. They help visualise size, weight, shape, location, function, direction etc.
Emphatic Gestures
- Moving forward a clenched fist suggests strong feelings, such as anger or
determination
- Hit your fist into your open palm to show importance or urgency
- A folding of arms illustrates strength and determination
- Clasping your hands together in front of your chest conveys unity
- A forefinger pointed towards the ceiling means listen to me
- Show your clenched fist to urge action.
Suggestive Gestures
These are symbols of ideas or emotions.
- An open palm suggests giving or receiving.
- A shrug of the shoulders indicates ignorance, perplexity or irony.
- Comparison and contrast can be illustrated by either moving hands in unison or in opposite directions.
Facial Expression
Your face communicates your attitude, feelings and emotions. Don’t be scared to look angry, look disappointed, to smile etc. In particular, smile. Smiling conveys warmth and sincerity and makes the audience more receptive to what you are saying.
NAME: NOOR FADILAH BT YUSOF
ID: BHD08-07-862
CLASS: HND1 SEC4
Assalamualaikum. Here, I want to share a few steps on how to communicate with body language.
It is often said that in face-to-face communications, the words we speak actually account for less than 10% of the message that we convey, while body language accounts for more than half of our message (our tone of voice supposedly communicates the rest). Body language is important, and if your words say one thing but your body says another, the person you are speaking to is more likely to believe the message your body is communicating. Here's how to start using body language to improve your day-to-day communications and, more importantly, to improve your quality of life.
There are 4 steps on how to communicate with body language:
1. Be natural. It's easy to find big lists of what certain gestures mean, and entire dictionaries have been written that attempt to decipher the meaning of every posture, blink of the eye, or muscle twitch. The meanings of signals differ from one person to the next, however, and there are vast cultural differences, as well. What's more, it is not possible to control all your muscles so that each gesture and facial expression delivers the meaning you want it to deliver. Even if you were to succeed in controlling your body language "by the book," you would look fake.
2. Identify your own body language patterns. People spend a lot of time looking at your body language. What are they seeing? Make a conscious effort to think about what your body is doing in different interactions with different people. A mirror can be useful to examine facial expressions and posture, but mainly you just want to pay attention to what your body does when you're angry, nervous, happy, and so on.
* Determine whether your body language is in sync with your message. Your body language is effective if it communicates the message you want it to communicate. Does your posture communicate confidence, or does it make you seem unsure of yourself even as your words express confidence? If your non-verbal signals match your words, you'll not only communicate more clearly, you'll also be perceived as being more charismatic.
3. Correct the big problems. If you take away one thing from this article, it should be that body language should be natural, and you don't need to obsess over it. That said, there are certain situations that may merit "relearning" certain aspects of your body language.
If you give persistent, very obvious counterproductive signals, it may be worth your time to fix them. For example, if you're constantly hunched over or touching your face, you'll never look confident, approachable, or at ease. Improving your posture and working to eliminate nervous tics can be difficult and will take time, but if you focus your efforts only on the big things, you'll quickly improve your overall non-verbal communication.
4. Have more than one gesture to "get the message across." If you want to make sure you're not misunderstood, repeat both gestures when you speak the idea aloud. If the listener doesn't pick up on one gesture, he or she will likely be familiar with the other. You don't have to use a body language gesture (or two) for every word, but it's a good idea to have a toolbox of gestures you can use to reinforce very important, but easily misinterpreted, concepts.
I hope you will use it for your own good.
Thank you.
NAME: NUR SYAFIQA BT MOHD SHAHRUDDIN
ID: BHD08-07-759
CLASS: HND1/SEC4
ASSALAMUALAIKUM..
As we all know,body language plays an important role in a speech. without this element, our speech is not perfect. here i want to share 5 elements in body language.
1) FACE
Your face is a major source of expression when communicating with others. It can smile, show anger, show disgust, indicate you want to speak, and show interest. so, facial expression is very important.
2)EYES
Your eyes are often the first piece of body language others see or notice. They can be used to make visual contact, avoid visual contact, express feelings based on intensity and length of eye contact, and the like. make sure you have an eye contact with your audience because it can shows whether your audience pay attention to you or not.
3)VOICE
Your voice is used to verbalize language, but is an integral part of your non-verbal communication. For instance, your tone of voice, volume, and emotion. all influence the messages you send as part of your body language. if you have a good voice projection, your audience will not facing problem to hear every single words from you.
4)POSTURE
Your posture includes how you hold your head, shoulders, legs, arms, and hips. Each of these parts of your body work separately as well as together to send non-verbal cues. Examples include tilting your head, slumping your shoulders, turning your hips sideways, and the like. make sure you have good posture and in a comfortable way because it will convenience you while giving a speech.
5)MOVEMENT
Your movement, whether using your entire body or just part of your body, is both flexible. For instance, moving toward another person may send a message of dominance or assertiveness, while moving away from another person may send a message of avoidance, submission, or simply bringing the interaction to a close. with this movement, you can get close to your audience.
NAME: AHMAD ZULHILMI BIN AMIZAN
ID NO: BHD08-07-785
CLASS: HND1 SECTION 4
Body language explained the way a message comes across of course mainly depends on the contents of the message. But research shows that at least half (and according to some studies even more) of the effect depends on body language.
This article highlights a number of facets of body language:
1. Facial Expression
a.People can express an almost infinite number of emotions through their faces. The muscles in the face have become highly specialised over the course of human evolution.
It is therefore virtually impossible to have a facial expression that does not show an emotion. And most people can observe and interpret how someone else feels without fault, by looking at their face.
It is not easy to act out or imitate a facial expression that belongs to a specific emotion. The listener, who is also watching the face of the speaker, will almost immediately notice that the feeling being expressed is not genuine.
So if you are trying to to claim that you feel sorry for something, and you're trying to show the associated facial expression, the listener will notice straigh away you're not sincere. Also, it is almost impossible to show a friendly face, if you're talking to someone you in fact don't like at all.
2. Eyes
a. Scientists don't know how it works exactly, but people can see a lot about other people's emotions by looking at their eyes.
It also has a meaning in itself if you're looking someone straight in the eyes or not. Looking at the gorund is often being explained as being shy, and looking away is often seen as vaak gezien als 'having something to hide'.
Many people need glasses to be able to see well. The frame of the glasses is very important in determining how you come across for others. A thick and dark frame makes the eyes less visible (in particular from a distance).
3. Touching
a.When talking to someone, especially if it is someone you don't know very well, you'll notice that there will automatically be a sort of 'safe distance' from each other. And if you accidently touch someone you don't know (for instance in a busy store) it is common to apologise.
But when you know someone better and longer, the distance will automatically decrease. There is a danger in that however. Touching and being touched expresses something about social status or hierarchy between people. When you touch someone, however innocent in intention, the other person can get a very different perception.
NAME: LUQMANUL HAKIM BIN AHMAD ABDILLAH
ID: BHD08-01-743
CLASS: HND1 SECTION4
Assalamualaikum Madam..
As addition, I want share all of you about the Importance of Body Language When Public Speaking
Did you know that while you're saying one thing during a speech, your body could be telling your audience something entirely different?
Consider the case of a presenter who is presenting facts to her roomful of listeners. She's discussing a subject that's supposedly a topic of interest to her… but her arms are crossed and she's leaning backwards ever-so-slightly. Consequently, her message is being sabotaged by her body language which is, in essence, telling people to "back away".
This scenario is akin to a husband telling his wife, "I love you and I'm so happy with you," while he's emotionlessly staring out the window and turning away from her, avoiding all eye and body contact. Though he's stating one set of facts, he's acting in a completely opposite fashion.
As a public speaker, it's critical that you become aware of what your body is "saying" to your audience. Even if you're simply nervous, shy, cold or physically uncomfortable, you must make your movements and stance correspond with your verbal delivery.
Here, we'll look at some common body language errors made by even seasoned presenters and how you can learn to avoid them when in front of a crowd.
[1] Problem: Crossed Arms
Crossing your arms creates an instant barrier between you and whomever you're speaking to. You're essentially telling everyone, "I am not being completely open; I'm going to hide some part of me." Often, presenters who have a habit of standing with their arms crossed are seen as "deceptive" or "untrustworthy". Solution: Work on Being "Open"
The next time you notice that you're about to cross your arms (or have already done so), slowly allow them to fall comfortably next to you. If you're restless, try holding on to the podium or table in front of you, thereby giving your limbs something to do.
[2] Problem: Not Making Eye Contact
During a presentation, a public speaker needs to be able to make eye contact with the audience members. Typically, that contact only lasts for 1-2 seconds per person, but it's essential. By not matching the gaze of others, the presenter's body is saying, "I don't want to look at you because I'm not telling the truth." Solution: Practice Eye Contact
Whenever you speak with another person, make certain to force yourself to make eye contact. If you're at a party and are standing in a small group of 3-4 people, practice moving your gaze from one person to the next while you're talking. Eventually, this will become more natural and will not feel forced when you're making speeches.
[3] Problem: Showing No Expression
Have you ever seen someone who speaks without exhibiting any expressions at all? It's almost eerie and definitely disconcerting. Onlookers usually wonder if the person is interested in his or her topic area and may eventually tune the speaker out, assuming (often wrongly) that the subject matter can't be that important. Solution: Use the Mirror to Rehearse
The next time you are scheduled to publicly speak, rehearse in front of a mirror, paying special attention to your facial expressions. Are you smiling? Do you seem approachable, believable and friendly? Are you sending the right message with your eyes, mouth and eyebrows? As you become more comfortable allowing yourself to show emotions, your speeches will be stronger and better received.
SYIMA IZZATI BT MOHD AZIZAN
BHD 0807791
SECTION 1 HND1
ASSALAMUALAIKUM to mdm Mimi.I had read you article about body language and its quite interesting.So I would like to add more about body language.In my opinion, body language its actually a movement of the entire body.♦ Body movements and positions can be considered either reflexive (involuntary) or nonreflexive (voluntary). I want to share with u a good example of tying a fake gesture body language that I've got from some article that I just read.
Look at a picture of yourself when you were genuinely smiling and compare it to when you had to pose for one. The reason that we tend to believe outstanding political leaders, brilliant actors, top trial lawyers and super salespeople is because of the fact that they believe in themselves and this will come through in their non-verbal communication. constricted pupils,pulling away,lack of eye contact,Negative Signals.
Then, to understand your body language,you need to be aware of the way you speak and gesture. Also be aware on your mannerism and nervous habits.After that, you need to aware on how you communicate and eye-contact with public.
Thats all.Thank you.
NAME :NURHAYATI MOHD JUNAIDI
ID : BHD08-07-795
CLASS : HND1 SECTION 2
when we present,the body language is important as what you said.I have found an article about this.
Presenters who care deeply about their material tends to use their entire bodies to support the message.
They stand tall and lean into the audience right from their feet, as if trying to shorten the distance between their message and the ears of the audience. Their faces express their passion while their eyes connect with the audience, focusing on one person at a time.
Gesture. Do use your hands. They don't belong on your hips or in your pockets or folded across your chest either or held behind your back. Use them-to help emphasize a point, to express emotion, to release tension, and to engage your audience.
Most people have a gestural vocabulary at their disposal. Anyone can all think of a gesture that supports words such as "short" or "tall;" however, the gestures of everyday conversation tend to be too small and often too low to use in front of a large audience. Presenters need to scale their gestures to the size of the room. The most effective gestures arise from the shoulder, not the wrist or elbow. Shoulder gestures project better across the distance and release more of the presenter's energy, helping combat any tension that can build in the upper body (particularly under pressure).
Stance. How you stand in front of the room speaks before open your mouth. Your stance can tell the audience that you're happy, scared, confident, or uncomfortable. Audiences "read" these messages unthinkingly but unfailingly. Stance speaks. A balanced stance with weight even but slightly forward tends to say that the speaker is engaged with the audience. A slumped stance leaning to one side can says the speaker doesn't care.
The feet should point straight ahead, not quite shoulder-width apart. When not gesturing, the hands should sit quietly at the sides of the presenter. Letting the hands fall to the sides between gestures projects ease. These moments of stillness between gestures also have the effect of amplifying the gestures. Yes, you can move around, but remember to punctuate that movement with stillness. Constant motion, such as swaying, is a distraction that can annoy your listeners.
Facial expression. The movements of your eyes, mouth, and facial muscles can build a connection with your audience. Alternatively, they can undermine your every word. Eye focus is the most important element in this process. No part of your facial expression is more important in communicating sincerity and credibility. Nothing else so directly connects you to your listeners-whether in a small gathering or a large group. Effective presenters engage one person at a time, focusing long enough to complete a natural phrase and watch it sink in for a moment. This level of focus can rivet the attention of a room by drawing the eyes of each member of the audience and creating natural pauses between phrases. The pauses not only boost attention, but also contribute significantly to comprehension and retention by allowing the listener time to process the message.
Bring it all together
While we all want to believe that it's enough to be natural in front of a room, it isn't really natural to stand up alone in front of a group of people. It's an odd and unusual thing that creates stress, tension, and stomach troubles. Being natural won't cut it. We need to be bigger, more expressive, and more powerful. It takes extra effort and energy. It also takes skill and practice. With so much depending on communication and communication depending on body language, it's worth getting it right. Work on your body language-gesture, stance, and facial expression-to make the most of every speaking opportunity.
thank you.
NAME : NUR ZARINA BT MOHD ARIFFIN
ID : BHD08-07-836
CLASS : HND1 SECTION 2
Assalamualaikum Madam Mimi..
Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, consisting of body pose, gestures, and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signals subconsciously. The technique of 'reading' people is used frequently. For example, the idea of mirroring body language to put people at ease is commonly used in interviews. Mirroring the body language of someone else indicates that they are understood.
Body language signals may have a goal other than communication. Both people would keep this in mind. Observers limit the weight they place on non-verbal cues. Signalers clarify their signals to indicate the biological origin of their actions. One example would be yawning,showing lack of interest,desire to change the topic.
One of the most basic and powerful body-language signals is when a person crosses his or her arms across the chest. This can indicate that a person is putting up an unconscious barrier between themselves and others. It can also indicate that the person's arms are cold which would be clarified by rubbing the arms or huddling. When the overall situation is amicable, it can mean that a person is thinking deeply about what is being discussed. But in a serious or confrontational situation, it can mean that a person is expressing opposition. This is especially so if the person is leaning away from the speaker. A harsh or blank facial expression often indicates outright hostility.
Consistent eye contact can indicate that a person is thinking positively of what the speaker is saying. It can also mean that the other person doesn't trust the speaker enough to "take his eyes off" the speaker. Lack of eye contact can indicate negativity. On the other hand, individuals with anxiety disorders are often unable to make eye contact without discomfort. Eye contact is often a secondary and misleading gesture because we are taught from an early age to make eye contact when speaking. If a person is looking at you but is making the arms-across-chest signal, the eye contact could be indicative that something is bothering the person, and that he wants to talk about it. Or if while making direct eye contact a person is fiddling with something, even while directly looking at you, it could indicate the attention is elsewhere.
Thank you...
Name : Shafiq Izwan B. Shamsuddin
ID : BHD0807813
Section: H1(1)
Hello there, special for Madam Mimi and also friend. Interesting topic that we have here. There are many tips that have been shared here, and this helps me a lot. Thanks to everyone. I also want to share some aspect of body language.
Firstly, maintain our facial expression.Keep an expressive, relaxed and pleasant face. This will create bonds with our audience. Besides that, we also need to smile to the audience so that, they will feel like we are not ignoring them. So, starting today smile a lot to audience.
Secondly,abou our stance. How you stand in front of the room speaks before open your mouth?By looking our stance, that can tell the audience that you're happy, scared, confident, or uncomfortable. Audiences "read" these messages unthinkingly but unfailingly. Stance speaks. A balanced stance with weight even but slightly forward tends to say that the speaker is engaged with the audience. So,stand up confidently,understood?haha
Thirdly,about our body gesture. Do use your hands. They don't belong on your hips or in your pockets or folded across your chest either or held behind your back. Use them-to help emphasize a point, to express emotion, to release tension, and to engage your audience.
But don't ever covering your faces with hands.
Thank you.
NAME : MUHAMAD SYARAFUDDIN HILMI BIN ISMAIL
ID: BHD08-07-794
CLASS : HND1 SECTION 4
Assalamualaikum Madam, its true that body language is very important in giving speeches, body language also can represent the message that we tried to deliver without using words.
Here i want to give another tips that i hope can help others while giving their speech
Body language can be broken down into three categories:
1. Gestures. These are our arm and hand movements which will help you tell a story effectively or drive home a main point. When delivering a speech, your gestures should be directly in proportion to the size of the audience. If it is a large audience, your gestures should be enhanced and delivered in a slower motion. For smaller audiences more restricted gestures will suffice, but their speed of delivery can be slightly quicker.
2. Facial Expressions. So much information is imparted from the face. Whether we are hearing impaired or not, lip reading and watching faces is a huge part of our communication, even though we are mostly unaware of it. Using your eyes to make eye contact with your audience is an important part of your speech. It will draw them in and feel more connected with you. Smiling at the beginning of your speech will not only put the audience at ease, but it will make you relax too. You don’t need to smile throughout your speech – for many topics this wouldn’t be appropriate, but a smile can be your gateway into being accepted by the audience.
3. Stance. How you stand on stage will tell the audience a lot about how you feel. If you are stiff and upright the audience will know you aren't at ease. If you slouch over the lectern, this will give the impression that you don't care much for the topic you are speaking on. Stand tall and be well-balanced. Lean slightly forward, towards the audience and this will make them feel more engaged with you. You can move around the stage, but don’t pace restlessly. Break up your body language with stillness and poise, just as you vary the inflection in your voice.
Ensure any body language supports your message. It is a good idea to practice in front of a mirror, watching what your body does in certain parts of a speech. Is you head nodding when you are saying no? Is your topic a passionate one, but your eyes dull and lifeless? Ensure your facial expressions are a mirror to the thoughts you want to convey. Use your gestures and stage presence along with your face to enhance your speech in a positive way.
NAME: MUHAMAD AZRI YUSRI BIN CHE YAHAYA
ID: BHD 08-07-874
CLASS: HND1 (SEC 4)
Assalamualaikum to Mdm. Emilia.
This is something from what I have learnt and I want to share with everyone. This is some tips on body language.
Experts tell us body language accounts for between 55% and 65% of our communication. Just what is body language? It is carriage, facial expressions, eye contact and gestures. All go into establishing your presence and making a connection with the audience. Gestures can be made with your hands, arms, shoulder, torso, legs, feet or a combination of these. So how and when do we use it?
Controlling nervousness
If you are nervous about your about your presentation, stands with your hands relaxed at your sides. Stage fright closes down normal muscle coordination. Avoid making the audience nervous with gestures that reveal anxiety such as gripping the lectern, clenching your hands together, clutching an object, fiddling with clothing or accessories or touching a body part (pulling ear, wiping brow, rubbing chin).
Hand gestures
It can be used to emphasize the structure of your presentation. This represents the best use of hand gestures and you should avoid using gestures as decorations. Begin by using your hands to illustrate your enthusiasm for being there. You can accentuate your point of view with a solid, intentional gesture and emphasize main points with deliberate gestures. Use your hands to indicate a new topic or transition with a forward or open gesture. Finally, signal the ending with a gesture indicating closure or departure.
Eye contact
The first thing to do before starting the speech is to make eye contact. This allows you to make a connection so that your first words have impact. The listener is more likely to give you careful attention when you make it a point to make eye contact first. Try to pick out a person with a pleasant expression to make eye contact with first. Then move on to others; picking a pleasant face will increase your self-confidence as you begin. You not only speak with words, or how you say the words; you also speak with your eyes. Don't neglect this important avenue of communicating your ideas.
WAN AZIM BIN SHABUDDIN
BHD0807840
HND1 (3)
Assalamulaikum madam.
"The Eyes Have It, And They're All On You...and Your Gestures" what i realize here that you was trying to stress that gesture is one the thing that important enough during speech where we should take note like you said "Gesture is a hand movement that is as much a part of language as speech" we realize that how important enough to have a good gesture in giving a speech.
in addition, i interest in your word "Penguins can be cute, but they're not good presenters" in here what i understand is you are trying to show that even something is really cute, but when giving a speech without using good gesture, your cute is nothing.
so what i can conclude here, gesture is one of the important thing in giving a speech.
thanks.
NAME:MUHAMMAD NIZAM BIN MOHD SALMAN
ID:BHD08-07-860
SECTION:HND1(3)
Assalamualaikum..
I have read your article and i am totally agree especially about the gestures.Body language is very important to deliver message so that the audience can understand what you are trying to deliver. By the 19th century, directors and teachers of drama and pantomime were instructing their actors and students how to convey emotion and attitude through movement and gesture.
Here i want to state some tips that also can be use to improve the body language.
-Because some people take in information more effectively by seeing what’s being described, illustrating your message through gestures helps create a clear picture for them. To help someone who can’t see, to experience what you’re describing, hold her hands in the appropriate position.
-During the introduction to your presentation, as you establish the points to be covered, list them separately on your fingers. You may hold them up in front of you, or touch your fingers individually on one hand with a finger from your other hand as you say the point. When talking about point 1 in your presentation, point the first finger, or gesture to it; when you reach point two, point or gesture to your second finger, and so on.
-Decide what attitude you want to project. Model the gestures of a person who you think successfully emulates that image.
-To control the blushing take several slow, deep breaths from your diaphragm to steady your nerves and control the blood flow.
I hope these tips will be helping and i hope that ican learn more from you. Insya Allah..
ZURINA BT ABDUL RAHMAN
BHD08-07-818
HND1SEC2
Salam madam.
Thank you for the tips that you've shared with us. Body language are really important in delivering a speech because good body language can attract audience attention. here are some tips i want to share how to improve more our body language.
1. Don’t cross your arms or legs – You have probably already heard you shouldn’t cross your arms as it might make you seem defensive or guarded. This goes for your legs too. Keep your arms and legs open.
2. Have eye contact, but don’t stare – If there are several people you are talking to, give them all some eye contact to create a better connection and see if they are listening. Keeping too much eye-contact might creep people out. Giving no eye-contact might make you seem insecure. If you are not used to keeping eye-contact it might feel a little hard or scary in the beginning but keep working on it and you’ll get used to it.
3. Don’t be afraid to take up some space – Taking up space by for example sitting or standing with your legs apart a bit signals self-confidence and that you are comfortable in your own skin.
4. Relax your shoulders – When you feel tense it’s easily winds up as tension in your shoulders. They might move up and forward a bit. Try to relax. Try to loosen up by shaking the shoulders a bit and move them back slightly.
5.Smile and laugh – lighten up, don’t take yourself too seriously. Relax a bit, smile and laugh when someone says something funny. People will be a lot more inclined to listen to you if you seem to be a positive person. But don’t be the first to laugh at your own jokes, it makes you seem nervous and needy. Smile when you are introduced to someone but don’t keep a smile plastered on your face, you’ll seem insincere.
6.Don’t touch your face – it might make you seem nervous and can be distracting for the listeners or the people in the conversation.
7.Keep you head up – Don’t keep your eyes on the ground, it might make you seem insecure and a bit lost. Keep your head up straight and your eyes towards the horizon.
8.Use your hands more confidently – instead of fidgeting with your hands and scratching your face use them to communicate what you are trying to say. Use your hands to describe something or to add weight to a point you are trying to make. But don’t use them to much or it might become distracting. And don’t let your hands flail around, use them with some control.
9.Keep a good attitude – last but not least, keep a positive, open and relaxed attitude. How you feel will come through in your body language and can make a major difference.
Thank you.
NAME : AFIQAH BINTI MOHAMED KAMAL
ID : BHD08-07-850
SECTION : HND1(SECTION 3)
Firstly,I would like to thank you for the valuable information of yours.Here I would like to state that I completely agree that the speaker is the most important visual.It is us that people see and that matters the most.
Body language is the most important language as it represent anything that we speak.For example,when you just say "there",people will wonder where "there" is at.But when you say "there" and you point at something,people will totally get what you mean.
For me,I strongly believe that I need to be my self when I speak.That will help me to feel less tense and stop from doing things or speak like others.From those act,then only I can feel and let loose of myself.feel free to speak which that will lead me to become stiff like a stick.I'll keep my hands moving sometimes,move my body according to what I'm talking about and move around.
Other than that,I believe that smiling is one of the most important facial expression which I can include in the body language.We need to smile,be proud and feel great about what we are talking about and why we are talking.That is because,people will all look at us just to listen to what we are going to say.
In conclusion,I believe that body language is totally important when we speak and that will all start when we speak as ourselves.Be yourself because only you know what to do and what you are doing.You may see other people speak better than you and you want to follow them.Remember,they are good because they speak according to what they are comfortable with.So,If you want to be like them,just be yourself.
Thank You =)
Name: MUHAMMAD HAZMAN BIN MANSOR
ID: BHD08-07-830
Class: HND1 Section 3
To develop ourselves towards perfect body language is hard enough without correct practices. I agreed that the eyes and gestures help your listeners grasp what you say. The article shows that on how to start a gesture in a speech. First we need analyzed the audience size so that we know that our gesture is not too much of a movement. But when we are comfortable enough in a speech, make our own natural style of gesture so that the audience doesn’t see too much of a spokesperson shivering. As conclusion, gestures and eye contact play a big part when giving a speech.
NAME: MAHFUZAH BINTI JAAFAR
ID: BHD08-01-721
Class: hnd1(SECTION 1)
Hi to Mrs Mimi ..
from my body language affects our speech, it can help us dispel the feeling nervous, and facing the audience with a sense of confidence with this body language. if we have a problem with the notice we will be nervous silence alone. using body language can be more convincing themselves and can interact with the audience with confidence. body language is very important for speech
Name: Muhammad Fadhli B Ismail
ID: BHD08-07-849
Class: HND1 section 4
The tricky thing about body language is that you are usually unaware of the messages you're conveying nonverbally. When presenters see themselves on videotape, they're often surprised to see that their body language conveyed an entirely different message from the one they had intended. For example, some people actually shake their heads "no" when they say "yes."
Effective body language supports the message and projects a strong image of the presenter. Audiences respond best to presenters whose bodies are alive and energetic. Audiences appreciate movement when it is meaningful and supportive of the message. The most effective movements are ones that reflect the presenter's personal investment in the message.
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