PODCAST 12

Hello everyone,

Hearty welcome to my Podcast “Heart Beats of Change”

There is a saying,

‘Your body talks even when you don’t’.

Ready to unlock the secrets behind every move?

Welcome to Silent Signals- understanding the Body Language.

The Podcast where every gesture speaks louder than words.  

I’m Leena Madan your guide to decoding the hidden language that shapes how we understand, connect and influences each other. 

Get ready to uncover the secrets your body has been telling all along.

Let’s decode what’s really being said-without a word.

Have your ever noticed someone’s crossed arms during a conversation or caught a glance that seemed to reveal more than words ever could?

That’s the power of body language the silent signals we send and receive every day.

Isn’t it amazing?

Now what is the importance of body language?

Body language accounts for a significant portion of our communication. Estimates suggest up to 93% of our interactions are non-verbal.  In can reinforce what we say, or sometimes, completely contradict it.  For example, say “I am fine” with a clenched jaw or avoiding eye contact often reveals distress or discomfort.

Now let’s us move on to some common signals in our day-to-day life and what they might mean.

·      EYE CONTACT

Maintaining eye contact can indicate confidence and engagement and emotion during interaction while avoiding it may suggest discomfort, evasiveness or disinterest.  

Shifting gaze can be interpreted as nervousness or even dishonesty.  Eye contact has different interpretation in different cultures.

Your eyes tend to follow what you are interested.  People tend to move their eyes down or to one side when

o   Working through a problem

o   Recalling memories

o   Thinking about something difficult.

·      FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

A genuine smile involves the eyes whereas a fake smile might only involve the mouth.   Facial expressions often reveal true feelings beneath spoken words.

They help signal friendliness, openness, discomfort or deception, some facial cues such as pupil dilation, blushing and micro-expressions are beyond conscious control.  Sometimes some states like threat or approachability, co-operation etc., can also be understood by body language.

Compressed or narrowed lips can suggest uneasiness.

Quivering lips can suggest fear or sadness.

Pursed lips can indicate anger.

·      POSTURE

An open posture, with arms uncrossed and facing the person, signals openness and attentiveness.  Conversely, crossed arms and turned-away bodies can suggest defensiveness or disinterest.  Posture can also reflect states like eagerness, boredom or nervousness. Understanding posture helps interpret the unspoken messages people send to us during daily interactions, improving communication and relationship dynamics.  

It is important to keep in mind that body language isn’t  universal.

·      GESTURES

Hand movements, nodding, or leaning forward demonstrate interest.  Fidgeting, or repeated gestures might indicate nervousness or impatience.  The meaning of gestures can vary culturally, for e.g., a thumbs-up is positive in some countries but offensive in others.

·      PROXIMITY

Personal space varies by culture and individual performance and generally, closer proximity can suggest familiarity or comfort while distance may indicate formality or discomfort.  Postures also reflects cultural differences; some cultures are comfortable with closer d