Language without words: Body language

Language is often reduced to verbal communication. It may seem that non-verbal communication only attracts our attention in extreme situations: A coach whose face has turned red, running and yelling at the edge of the field. Or a deliberate glance that says it all. But actually, body language plays a role just as important as verbal communication.

Body Signals

• Intonation
• Tempo of speech
• Facial expressions
• Physical signals & posture
• Gestures
• Body language
• Eye contact
• Positioning in the room

Being aware of intonation and body language helps us to understand others better. Used consciously, it can help to support our message. However, like spoken communication, body language varies according to social and cultural contexts and habits.

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Nils-Eyk Zimmermann

Editor of Competendo. He writes and works on the topics: active citizenship, civil society, digital transformation, non-formal and lifelong learning, capacity building. Coordinator of European projects, in example DIGIT-AL Digital Transformation in Adult Learning for Active Citizenship, DARE network.

Blogs here: Blog: Civil Resilience.
Email: nils.zimmermann@dare-network.eu

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