Kinesics

The study of entire nonverbal

behaviour of the communicator by
analyzing her/his body movements
as a systematic node of
communication
 Importance
• People trust their eyes more than their ears
• When a speaker’s body language is
inconsistent with their words, the listeners
tend to believe their eyes.
 Aspects of Kinesics:
Visible Codes
• Personal Appearance
• Facial expressions
• Posture
• Gestures
• Eye contact
 Negative Gestures
• Nervousness
• Aggressiveness
• Rudeness
• Self-centeredness
• Superiority
 Nervousness
• Hands in pocket
• Biting nails
• Scratching
• Looking at the ceiling
 Aggressiveness
• Staring
• Pointing at someone
• Showing a fist
 Rudeness
• Shaking hands too hard
• Whisopering
• Yawning
• Looking at the watch
 Self-centeredness

• Eyes closed while talking

• Head bent backwards
 Superiority

• Not acknowledging greetings

• Shouting orders
• Continuing to work while others speak
• Reclining in chair