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Verbal communication only contributes to 7% of the actual message. Remaining part of the message is communicated in the following order: Paraverbal communication (38%) and nonverbal communication (55%).

Body language refers to the outwards reflection of the emotional state of an individual. It is a valuable tool for a person to express his or her real feelings. Only a minor part of how we present ourselves to another person is expressed through words. Creating a good impression requires you to know and control your body language.

The perception of the receiver about your body language cannot be described in words and you actually cannot prove what impression you have created in the other persons mind.

Sometimes, people experience the feeling of intuition. You must have passed a remark at certain moments, I feel he/she is fond of me, is he/she telling the truth? etc. Generally, it is believed that women have a strong ability to read a persons body language and compare it with the verbal signals. Women usually remark, I have gut feeling that he is telling a lie.

Words are mainly used to convey information, but body language works out interpersonal attitudes as well as acts as a great substitute for verbal messages often. Intuition is largely caused due to interpretation of body language.

Biological rules of evolution control human reactions, actions, gestures and body language. However, it is fascinating that a human being is rarely conscious about its movements, postures, and gestures that reveal one story while the vocal cords may narrate a completely different story.

Therefore, it is important to understand your own body language before assessing another persons body language and drawing conclusions. The following chapters will describe the various characteristics of body language that will help increase your knowledge about behavioural attitudes.

An individual expresses his/her true feelings through the medium of body language. For example, you may find it difficult to tell a person directly that you dislike him/her. However, your body language, consciously or unconsciously communicates the message successfully. The opposite holds true as well.

Sometimes, body language creates confusion in the receivers minds because you tend to deliver dual messages. Body language never lies. You cannot hide your emotions with body language. You may pretend to act normal, but your body language will unravel your discomfort, without you being aware of it.

Studies reveal that when you meet a person for the first time, the other person observes your body language more than your words. If both dont correspond well, it creates a doubt in the receivers mind, which leads him/her to question your intentions. For example if you feel defensive, you will cross your arms and legs.

Body language plays an important role in determining what type of message is imparted. Eye movements and facial expressions have a great impact in expressing your feelings and emotions. It is always stressed that during a meeting you must maintain eye contact with each audience member, failing which your message will lack impact.

Another factor of body language is voice modulation and tone of speech. An ideal message, i.e. words interpreted in their real sense is characterized by the factors including correct voice intensity, posture, breathing pattern, and voice modulation.