Body language: The art of nonverbal communication
Body Language is the most effective communicator of unspoken emotions. It could aid in how we can make our working and home environment positive and inspiring. How we communicate through body language symbolizes the breeding we have for it goes without saying, that body language is a part of our everyday dealings with people who are in our social circle, or those who we have to meet for business functions or job-related assignments.
Most of us perceived “body language” as a personal action or gesture of one person that could send messages or signals other than they intent to other people. For other people, this is called a “metaphysical form of communication”, or the non-verbal way to impart your thoughts without verbalizing it.
Let us approach this article by accentuating on the benefits of “body language” as one way to bring positive results to other people. In application therefore, let us use it to inspire employees of your organization, support a friend or show a better character to the people you mingle with everyday. So instead of focusing on the “I”, we focus instead on “him, her, they, and us”.
Here are some tips that could help you understand how powerful body language is to other people:
1. EYE CONTACT: Showing respect for other people is maintaining your eye contact with them during conversation. If you like someone, you will be shy to maintain eye contact, and the opposite applies when you hate someone. Direct eye contact during business transaction with your potential client will show good faith and confidence about what you are talking about. Some people associate dishonesty by avoiding eye contact.
2. TAP ON ONE’S SHOULDER: This works effectively for managers of organizations. A tap on your
employee’s shoulder will send the message that you admire him or that you are happy with his work output. This would also encourage positive working values aside from inspiring your employees to deliver their services successfully.
3. CROSSING OF BOTH ARMS: This is not a good body language for it sends the message that you are not interested in the person you are conversing with. It also signify a “sense of distrust” to whoever you are dealing with. The best way to talk with someone is with your both arms freely swaying for this means “openness” and sincere welcome.
On the other hand, a body language need not create fear in you if you are someone who wants freedom to express yourself in whatever truthful manner you desire.
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