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🥳😎Body language, non-verbal communication, as important as verbal communication, part 3/5, body, hands, legs, texts only👍🙈 (A2)

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Introduction

Body language is very important. People can understand you without words. Your body shows your feelings and your thoughts. Good body language makes people feel happy. Bad body language can make people feel sad, nervous, or angry. Learning body language helps you communicate better. In this text, we will talk about body, hands, and legs. We will see good and bad examples. We also give examples for school and everyday life.

Body

Good Body Posture

Good body posture shows that you are confident and polite. It is important to stand and sit properly.

  • Stand straight.
  • Shoulders back.
  • Head up.
  • Relax your body.

Examples:

  • When you meet a teacher, stand straight and smile. Look at the teacher in the eyes.
  • When you speak in class, sit straight. Look at your friends or teacher.
  • When you walk in school or a market, walk slowly with head up.

Good feelings from good posture:

  • Confidence
  • Politeness
  • Friendliness
  • Calmness

Bad Body Posture

Bad body posture shows that you are tired, sad, lazy, or not confident.

  • Slouching (back is not straight)
  • Head down
  • Shoulders forward
  • Arms crossed

Examples:

  • When you sit in class and slouch, the teacher thinks you are not interested.
  • When you walk with your head down, people may think you are sad.
  • When you cross your arms all the time, people may think you are angry or unfriendly.

Bad feelings from bad posture:

  • Weakness
  • Shyness
  • Rudeness
  • Nervousness

Tips for Body Posture

  • Look at people in the eyes. Not too long, just a little.
  • Stand like a tree: feet on the ground, body straight.
  • Sit with your back straight. Hands can rest on the table or lap.
  • Relax your shoulders. Do not make them tense.

Exercise:

  • Every morning, look in the mirror and practice standing straight.
  • Sit in class and check your posture every 10 minutes.

Hands

Good Hand Gestures

Hands are important. Good gestures help you speak clearly and politely.

  • Open hands show honesty and friendship.
  • Small movements are calm and polite.
  • Hands on the table when you speak show respect.

Examples:

  • When you greet a teacher, shake hands politely or wave your hand.
  • When you explain something in class, use small hand movements.
  • When you meet friends, open your hands and smile.

Good feelings from good gestures:

  • Respect
  • Friendliness
  • Confidence
  • Calmness

Bad Hand Gestures

Bad gestures can make people feel uncomfortable.

  • Hands in pockets show laziness.
  • Fists show anger.
  • Too many hand movements show nervousness.
  • Pointing at people can be rude.

Examples:

  • When you talk to friends with hands in pockets, it looks lazy.
  • Showing a fist to someone can make them feel scared.
  • Moving hands too fast while talking shows you are nervous.
  • Pointing at a teacher or elder is bad in many countries.

Bad feelings from bad gestures:

  • Anger
  • Nervousness
  • Laziness
  • Rudeness

Tips for Hands

  • Keep hands open, but not too big.
  • Use small movements to explain ideas.
  • Do not touch your face or hair too much.
  • Hands can rest on your lap or table if you do not move them.

Exercise:

  • Practice talking to a friend with open hands.
  • Watch yourself in the mirror. Move hands slowly and calmly.

Legs

Good Leg Positions

Legs also show your feelings. Good positions make you look polite and confident.

  • Feet on the ground.
  • Legs together when sitting.
  • Stand straight with feet apart, but not too wide.

Examples:

  • Sit in class with legs together. Look at the teacher.
  • Stand straight in front of friends. Keep feet stable.
  • Walk slowly with feet straight and steady.

Good feelings from good leg positions:

  • Respect
  • Confidence
  • Calmness
  • Politeness

Bad Leg Positions

Bad leg positions can show laziness, disrespect, or nervousness.

  • Crossed legs when speaking to someone older
  • Moving feet too much
  • Leaning on one leg all the time
  • Legs open too wide when sitting

Examples:

  • Crossed legs in front of a teacher can look rude.
  • Moving feet while sitting shows impatience.
  • Leaning too much on one leg shows laziness.
  • Sitting with legs open too wide can look rude.

Bad feelings from bad leg positions:

  • Rudeness
  • Impatience
  • Laziness
  • Nervousness

Tips for Legs

  • Keep feet on the ground.
  • Sit with legs together or crossed politely.
  • Stand straight, feet shoulder-width apart.
  • Move legs slowly when walking.

Exercise:

  • Practice sitting straight in class or at home.
  • Walk slowly in your house. Keep feet straight.

Summary

Body language is very important. Body, hands, and legs show how we feel and what we think. Good posture, good hand gestures, and good leg positions make people feel happy and calm. Bad posture, bad gestures, and bad leg positions make people feel nervous, uncomfortable, or angry.

Remember:

  • Stand and sit straight.
  • Smile and relax your body.
  • Use small hand movements. Open your hands.
  • Keep feet on the ground. Move slowly.

Practice daily:

  • Look in the mirror. Check body, hands, and legs.
  • Practice with friends or family.
  • Learn good habits slowly.

If you practice every day, your body language will be good, polite, and confident. People will like talking with you, and you will feel happy and calm.

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