Public Relations and Social Marketing

PUBLIC RELATIONS AND SOCIAL MARKETING 4(1+3)

Lesson 5 : Body Language in Public Speaking

Posture and body movements

Your posture talks about your personality. It may tell that you are a bold, confident, and dynamic person or a timid, submissive, and servile fellow. Similarly, your body movements give important signals about your personality. Use your posture and body movements to reflect self-confidence, maturity, alertness, and physical stamina. Read the following suggestions:

• Posture should be examined and corrected if it is not appropriate.
• Posture should be natural, standing, sitting and bowing in a natural way.
• Use appropriate body postures.
• Avoid making funny or confusing postures or body movements.
• While using body movements, ensure that they are consistent with the verbal message.
• Learn the cultural patterns of posture and body movements to avoid cross-cultural misunderstandings.