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ABSTRACT
This article discusses the essence of the concept of div language, the history of its development as a subject,
classification of gestures, non-verbal speech, and provides information on whether non-verbal signals are innate or
acquired, whether they are transmitted genetically or acquired in some other way.
KEYWORDS
Person, verbal and non-verbal speech, interpersonal relationships, features, observations, gestures, behavior,
sentences, character, div movements.
INTRODUCTION
It seems almost incredible that in more than a million
years of human evolution, nonverbal aspects of
communication began to be seriously studied only in
the early sixties, and the public became aware of their
existence only after Julius Fast published his book in
1970. This book summarized the research on nonverbal
aspects of communication done by behavioral
scientists before 1970, but even today, most people are
still unaware of the existence of div language,
despite its importance in their lives.
Silent film actors were the founders of non-verbal
communication; for them it was the only means of
communication on the screen. Each actor was
classified as good or bad based on how they were able
Research Article
THE POWER OF BODY LANGUAGE. HOW TO LEARN TO SPEAK BODY
LANGUAGE
Submission Date:
October 26, 2024,
Accepted Date:
October 31, 2024,
Published Date:
November 06, 2024
Crossref doi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajsshr/Volume04Issue11-06
Muattar Gaffarovna Miliyeva
Doctor Of Philosophical Sciences In Psychology (Phd), Acting Associate Professor Of The Department Of
Pedagogy And Psychology Of UZSWLU, Uzbekistan
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to use gestures and other div movements to
communicate. When talkies became popular and less
attention was paid to the nonverbal aspects of acting,
many silent film actors left the stage, and actors with
strong verbal abilities began to dominate the screen.
Albert Mayerabian found that the transfer of
information occurs through verbal means (words only)
by 7%, through audio means (including tone of voice,
intonation of sound) by 38%, and through non-verbal
means by 55%.
Most researchers share the view that the verbal
channel is used to convey information, while the non-
verbal channel is used to “discuss” interpersonal
relationships, and in some cases is used instead of
verbal messages.
Although much research has been done, there is
heated debate about whether nonverbal cues are
innate or learned, whether they are genetically
transmitted or acquired in some other way. Evidence
was obtained through observations of blind, deaf, and
deaf-mute people who could not learn nonverbal
language through auditory or visual receptors.
Observations were also made of the gestural behavior
of various nations and was studied the behavior of our
closest anthropological relatives, monkeys and
macaques.
The findings of these studies indicate that gestures can
be classified. The German scientist Eibl - Eibesfeldt
found that the ability to smile in children who are deaf
or blind from birth is manifested without any learning
or copying, which confirms the hypothesis of innate
gestures. Ekman, Friesen, and Zorenzan confirmed
some of Darwin's assumptions about innate gestures
when they studied facial expressions in people from
five widely different cultures. They found that different
cultures used similar facial expressions when
expressing certain emotions, leading them to conclude
that these gestures must be innate.
When you cross your arms over your chest, are you
crossing your right arm over your left or your left arm
over your right? Most people cannot reliably answer
this question until they have done it. In one case they
will feel comfortable, in another case they will not.
From this we can conclude that this is perhaps a
genetic gesture that cannot be changed.
There is also controversy over whether some gestures
are learned and culturally determined or genetic. For
example, most men put on their coat starting with the
right sleeve, while most women start putting on their
coat with the left sleeve. When a man passes a woman
on a crowded street, he usually turns his div towards
the woman as he passes; the woman usually passes,
turning away from him.
Most nonverbal behavior is learned, and the meaning
of many movements and gestures is culturally
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determined. Let's look at these aspects of "div
language".
All over the world, basic communication gestures are
the same. When people are happy they smile, when
they are sad they frown, when they are angry they have
an angry look.
Nodding your head almost everywhere in the world
means “yes” or affirmation. It appears to be an innate
gesture, as it is also used by deaf and blind people.
Shaking the head to indicate denial or disagreement is
also universal, and may be one of the gestures
invented in childhood. When the baby has pumped
milk, he, refusing the mother's breast, moves his head
from side to side. When a small child is full, he turns his
head from side to side to avoid the spoon with which
his parents feed him. Thus, he very quickly learns to use
shaking his head to express his disagreement and
negative attitude.
The origin of some gestures can be traced using the
example of our primitive communal past. Baring teeth
has been preserved from the act of attacking an enemy
and is still used by modern man when he grins evilly or
shows his hostility in some other way. The smile was
originally a symbol of threat, but today, combined with
friendly gestures, it denotes pleasure or goodwill.
The shrug is a good example of a universal gesture that
indicates that a person does not know or does not
understand what is being said. This is a complex
gesture consisting of three components: open palms,
raised shoulders and raised eyebrows. Just as verbal
languages differ from each other depending on the
type of culture, so the non-verbal language of one
nation differs from another’s nation. While a gesture
may be universally recognized and have a clear
interpretation in one nation, in another nation it may
not have any meaning, or have a completely opposite
meaning. For example, consider the difference in the
interpretation by different nations of such three typical
gestures as the finger ring, the thumbs up, and the V-
shaped gesture with the fingers.
The "OK" gesture, characterized by a circle formed by
the fingers of one hand, was popularized in the United
States in the early 19th century, primarily through the
press, which initiated a campaign to abbreviate words
and common phrases to their initial letters. There are
various interpretations regarding the meaning of the
initials "OK." Some believe that they stand for "all
correct," which later transformed into "Oll Korrect"
due to a spelling error. Others argue that it serves as an
antonym to the term "knockout," abbreviated as K.O.
Another theory posits that this abbreviation derives
from the phrase "oll Kinderhoor," referring to the
birthplace of an American president who utilized these
initials (O.K.) as a slogan during his electoral campaign.
While the veracity of these theories remains uncertain,
it appears that the circle itself represents the letter "O"
in "OK." The meaning of "OK" is widely recognized
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across English-speaking countries, as well as in Europe
and Asia. However, in some nations, this gesture
carries entirely different origins and connotations. For
instance, in France, it signifies "zero" or "nothing,"
while in Japan, it denotes "money."
One of the most significant errors that beginners in the
study of div language can make is the tendency to
isolate a single gesture and analyze it without
considering its context or other accompanying
gestures. For instance, scratching the back of the head
can signify a multitude of meanings
—
such as dandruff,
fleas, perspiration, uncertainty, forgetfulness, or even
deceit
—
depending on the other gestures that
accompany this action. Therefore, for accurate
interpretation, it is essential to consider the entire
constellation of accompanying gestures.
Like any language, div language consists of words,
sentences, and punctuation marks. Each gesture is akin
to a single word, and a word can possess multiple
meanings. To fully comprehend the significance of this
word, one must place it within a sentence alongside
other words. Gestures manifest in the form of
“sentences” and accurately convey the actual state,
mood, and attitude of an individual. A perceptive
observer can interpret these nonverbal sentences and
compare them with the verbal statements made by the
speaker.
It is often observed that a politician stands at a podium,
arms firmly crossed over his chest (a defensive
posture), with his chin lowered (a critical or hostile
posture), and speaks to the audience about how
receptive and friendly he is toward the ideas of the
youth. He may attempt to persuade the audience of his
warm, humane disposition by making quick, sharp
gestures towards the podium. Sigmund Freud once
noted that when a patient verbally insisted to him that
she was happy.
Context for Gesture Interpretation. In addition to
considering the aggregate of gestures and the
correspondence between words and movements,
accurate interpretation of gestures necessitates taking
into account the context in which these gestures
occur. For instance, if you observe a person at a bus
stop on a cold winter day sitting with crossed legs,
arms tightly folded across their chest, and their head
bowed down, it is likely that this posture indicates they
are cold rather than expressing a critical attitude
toward something. However, if the same individual
adopts this posture while seated opposite you at a
negotiation table regarding a business deal, their
gestures should be interpreted as having a negative or
defensive connotation in that particular situation.
A weak handshake may lead to the conclusion of a
person's character weakness. In the chapter discussing
the nuances of handshaking, we explore the
underlying reasons that support this assertion.
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However, if an individual suffers from arthritis in their
hand joints, they may employ a weak handshake to
avoid pain. Consequently, artists, musicians, surgeons,
and professionals in other delicate fields requiring
sensitive dexterity typically prefer to refrain from
handshaking. When they are compelled to engage in
this gesture, they tend to utilize a gentler handshake.
Sometimes, individuals wearing ill-fitting or tight
clothing experience restrictions in their movements,
which can affect the expressiveness of their div
language. While these instances are relatively rare, it is
important to consider them in order to understand the
psychological impact that such factors have on div
language.
Set yourself the task of dedicating at least fifteen
minutes each day to studying and interpreting the
gestures of others, as well as analyzing your own
gestures. The experimental space can be any location
where people meet and interact. In particular, airports
serve as excellent venues for observing the full
spectrum of human gestures, as individuals express a
wide range of emotions through their gestures: from
passionate desire and anger to horror, grief, happiness,
impatience, and much more. Official receptions,
business meetings, and social gatherings also provide
great opportunities for observation.
By learning the art of div language, you can spend an
evening quietly seated in a corner and derive immense
enjoyment from observing the ritual of nonverbal
communication within society. Television also offers a
wonderful opportunity to study the nuances of
nonverbal communication. Turn off the sound and try
to deduce what is happening on the screen based
solely on visual cues. By turning the sound back on
every five minutes, you can verify the accuracy of your
understanding of nonverbal signals. Soon, you will be
able to watch entire programs without audio and
comprehend everything occurring on the screen, much
like individuals who are deaf.
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