Body Posture and Orientation

Body posture is a very important aspect of non verbal communication. In western culture standing up strait signals confidence and honesty, but slouching signals a lack of confidence or self esteem. Standing too rigidly, however, may convey tension. Body orientation is also an important part of nonverbal communication. Body orientation refers to the direction you body is facing when talking to someone. When you face someone with you whole body, not just you head, it conveys a genuine interest. If your head is facing someone but your body is not, that may convey disinterest or that you are distracted (Hamilton, 304)