Kinesics

Communication is the key to human existence; however, without communication there would be no organization. It has allowed us to grow, learn, build, and survive day to day. When talking to others we send messages which is received, decoded, and responded to accordingly. There is more to communication than just its verbal aspects. During conversations we all communicate, both verbal and nonverbal. By using both forms verbal/nonverbal essentially, helps people convey and support message being sent.

When we give a speech to a large crowd, classroom, or just having a discussion in the living room with your family, You don't only speak with your mouth, but with your body movement. This form of communication is called kinesic communication. Body language,tone, gestures,facial expressions and eye movement, are all types of kinesic communication.

Studying the kinesics of another person or an audience will be helpful to you as the speaker, because it helps you to know and understand how you will communicate with that person or audience. Communicating in front of an audience successfully requires actions and qualities not found in writing. Facial expressions, gestures, and appearance are important qualities for communicating in front of an audience. Posture, I feel is most important. You should stand erect, but relaxed with your weight apportioned on both feet, avoid leaning and slouching. Feeling comfortable while you stand will give you a natural feeling about yourself.

Movement, if done correctly, will be very beneficial when trying to get your point across in a speech. You should move from side to side, rather than back and forth. This should not be a continuous motion, you do not want to look petrified. Moving in a more physical way may decrease nervousness, especially when you approach were you are going to be giving your speech. Emphasis in stressing a point while speaking using facial gestures. The audience will follow you more easily when your movement