Your body tells
the world a story that you may or may not want to tell....So be conscience of
the below Nonverbal Communications you may be sending:
Eye Contact: Would you trust someone that could not look you in the eyes when speaking to them?
It is said that those who cannot make eye contact cannot be trusted and
those who can make eye contact can. Eye
contact does show the speaker you are interested in what is being said. However, a long glare (if not with your
sweetheart) can be intimidating so practice looking away every 5 minutes or
so.
Posture and Gestures: Your
body can illustrate a lot of what you think of what is being said i.e.
slouching because you’re bored, sitting up straight to show interest. In some cultures posture can reflect stature
and respect for instance standing with your hands in your pocket is considered
rude in China. In the workplace you want
to show you are confident and listening to who is speaking and to show this
your posture should be strong and upright.
Facial Expression: If you were speaking about a serious
matter, how would you react to someone smiling or smirking? Just like your eyes your face tells the
speaker how you feel or may not feel about what is being said. Some people can control their facial
expressions which we call the “poker face” (yes lady gaga had a point in her
song). The “poker face” is when someone
is capable of hiding their true emotion (s).
Needless to say, a facial expression from rising of the eyebrow or
smiling to much conveys messages to the speaker.
What do you think is a misleading gesture?
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