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Module 3.2: Communication Exercise 1

Your Body Can Speak

Your body has a language of it's own. Take some time to be aware of the different parts of your body and how and what they might be communicating. Consider whether your body language is communicating the message that you are wanting to send.

Eyes - Attempt to be at eye level when communicating with others. Maintaining good eye contact is important. Be aware of eyebrow gestures.

Facial Expressions - Attempt to keep facial muscles relaxed. Avoid tightening your jaw, clenching your teeth, and fidgety movements. It is recommended that the facial expression reflects the feeling you wish to communicate.

Shoulders and Arms - Attempt to keep shoulders straight and back, arms relaxed and uncrossed. Avoid overuse of shoulder shrugging.

Handshake - Attempt to keep handshakes firm and decisive. Not too long, not too short, not too rough, not too flimsy.

Overall Body Gestures - Attempt soft, smooth motions, instead of quick, abrupt ones. Be aware of personal comfort zones, and maintain adequate distances. Turn your entire body and face the person you are communicating with directly.

Non Verbal Communication

Now that you have taken some time to think about what your own body language is communicating, look at each of the examples below. For each behavior or trait, briefly write down which feelings, thoughts, or other information you think might be communicated.

 - Head nodding
 - Lowering head
 - Turning face away
 - Facing someone with eyes looking away
 - Staring
 - Slight smile
 - Yawning
 - Deep breath
 - Broad smile
 - Soft voice
 - Shaky voice
 - Loud voice
 - Eyes closed
 - Dirty clothes
 - Slumped in a chair
 - Sitting upright at the edge of a chair
 - Hands clenched
 - Pacing up and down
 - Shrugging shoulders
 - Hands wringing
 - Fiddling with pencil/pen
 - Sitting still and relaxed
 - Leaning back on chair
 - Leaning with hands behind head
 - Uncombed hair
 - Unshaven
 - Pungently perfumed
 - Uncoordinated outfit

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