Speaking Without Words
Non-Verbal Communication
Non-Verbal Communication
Studies show that anywhere from 80-90% of all communication is non-verbal.
There are Nine types a non-verbal communication
-Proximity
-Eye Contact
-Facial Expression
-Environment
-Outward Appearance
-Gestures
-Posture
-Movement
-Body Language
Two of the more important ones are Facial Expression and Body Language.
Countenance
Fundimentals
Read more at http://photographyconcentrate.com/science-facial-expressions-and-how-it-improves-your-photography/
Smile, it's good for you!
Smiling may seem like an involuntary response to something cute or funny, but it is much more than that.Studies suggest that smiling, forced or not, can have a positive effect on your mood, decrease stress levels, and even make everyone around you feel better. Because of complex brain activity that occurs when you see someone smiling, smiles are contagious. Studies report that just seeing one person smiling activates the area of your brain that controls your facial movement, which leads to a grin.
Read more at http://inspiyr.com/9-benefits-of-smiling/
Expressions
The human face creates 5,000 expressions. People can read even the slightest nuances and changes in facial expression and their attitudes and responses are affected by those subtle changes.
Read more at http://www.ehow.com/about_5553754_human-face.html
Dont underestimate the importance of Body Language!!
Eyes 82%
Ears 11%
Other senses 7%
Retention Verbal 10%
Retention Verbal – Visual 51% ( http://personalpowerinformation.blogspot.com/2008/08/body-language-facts-and-statistics.html )
Relaxed
Read more at http://facts.randomhistory.com/body-language-facts.html
Personal Space
Read more at http://facts.randomhistory.com/body-language-facts.html
Man vs. Woman
Read more at http://facts.randomhistory.com/body-language-facts.html
Fun Fact
Lie detection is almost impossible. There is a belief that we can tell if a person is lying through body language – that a liar “can’t look you in the eye,” or displays nervous gestures. But it is nearly impossible to accurately detect lies simply through reading someone’s body language. Although deception can cause arousal, people have different “arousal displays,” so one person might look guilty, and another truthful, regardless of their veracity. There is some research that suggests that there are a few, rare individuals who are able to detect deception at levels above chance, but even these people aren’t all that accurate (this research was the basis for the TV show Lie to Me, although the show suggested incorrectly that these deception detectors were almost infallible)
Read more at https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/cutting-edge-leadership/201312/5-surprising-facts-about-body-language