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Eye Contact Looks into the other’s eyes Avoids looking into the other’s
directly eyes;

Shifts looks, usually with hand on
face ready to hide eyes

Touching Touches other person softly Avoids touching other person;

Scratches or pats self

Gestures Palms are out and open; Clenches or clasps hands;

Appears open and welcoming; Appears closed, as if guarding self
and keeping others away;
Hands are clasped behind the
head One hand holds wrist down over
“private parts”

Spatial Distance Close Distant

Stance Legs are slightly apart, arms at One foot is slightly forward, raises
sides or crosses arms

Exercise 21: POSTURE AND MOVEMENT CHECKLIST

One’s posture and movement can certainly have a negative impact on the
ability to communicate. Go through the following checklist to determine if
you have any posture or movement issues that can negatively impact your
communication.

Yes No Posture or movement

Do you lean back on one hip when you are talking in a small group?

Do you cross your legs when you are standing and chatting informally?

Is your upper body posture erect? Are your shoulders in a straight line or do they curve
inwards towards your chest?

When you speak formally, do you prefer to be behind a lectern or table?

Do you communicate impatience by tapping your foot when you are listening?

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