BODY LANGUAGE 1.6

 BODY LANGUAGE 1.6

[Body Language Is Learnable]

 

And The Good News Is that Body language is learnable just like any regular language; In fact it is easier to learn body language than any other language. If you want to convey that you are friendly, confident, and believe what you talk about follow these simple tips…

a. To come across as open and warm

• Smile with an open lip.
• Open hands with palms visible when you speak.

b. To come across as confident

• Maintain eye contact.
• Have your head up.
• Use hand gestures while talking.
•  Walk with a purpose and have an upright posture.
•  Have a “firm” handshake

c. To avoid coming across as nervous

Move away from,

• Fidgeting
• Waffling with your answers
• Using the same phrases
• Coughing
• Yawning (believe it or not)
• Touching your face/hair
• Moving feet or twiddling thumbs

d. To avoid coming across as defensive

Move away from,

• Folding your arms
• Head looking down
• Closed body language
• Rolling of the eyes
• Touching your face while talking
• Frowning
• Tight-lipped grins 

(to be continued...)