Your body talks too: Your face and hands are talking all the time, even when your mouth is shut.
What gestures say: Crossed arms can say, "I am closed to you." A warm smile says, "You are welcome." Looking away while someone speaks says, "I am not interested" — even if you are listening.
Match your body and words: Body language should match your words. If your words say "I am happy to help" but your face says "Go away," people believe your face.
What to Watch
- Eyes: Look at the person when they speak. Do not stare at the floor or the phone.
- Face: A small smile relaxes the other person. A frown puts them on guard.
- Hands: Keep them open and still. Pointing a finger feels like blame.
- Posture: Stand or sit straight. Slouching says you do not care.
Example
The interview: looking down: A college student goes for a small job interview. He answers every question well, but he looks at the floor and speaks very quietly. The manager thinks, "He is not confident."
Eye contact wins the job: The next time, the same student looks the manager in the eye, smiles, and sits straight. He gets the job. His words were the same. His body spoke differently.
Key Terms
- Body language (جسمانی زبان) — what your face, hands, and posture say without words
- Posture (بیٹھنے / کھڑے ہونے کا انداز) — how you hold your body
Quran or Hadith
None in this topic.
Fresh diagram to be drawn: Four small panels — eyes, face, hands, posture — each with a "do" and a "don't". In Project Desk colours.
- Your face and hands are talking even when your mouth is shut.
- Body language should match your words — people believe the face.
- Look at the person, smile a little, and sit or stand straight.