C
ommunication,
like has
b e e n
drummed into our
ears, is very important
especially in the business arena. You want
your clients, business
partners; investors etc.
to understand exactly
what you are saying
and you do not want
to misinterpret what
they are saying it could
be very costly, literally.
What is amazing about
communication, trying to pass your message across, is that it
is much more than
the words you speak.
As a matter of fact the
words you speak constitute just 7% of communication. Can you
imagine that? You may
be wondering what
then makes up the rest;
your TONE is 38%
while your Body Language is 55% which is
the largest.
Whether or not we
are conscious, people
glean a lot of meaning from our non-verbal actions than our
words. They add it up
and derive an understanding of what they
think the message
we are trying to pass
across is which makes
understanding body
language and using it
very important.
Here are some body
language sign:
1)
Checking your
wrist watch or
the clock, inspecting
your finger nails. Tapping your nails on the
table or your feet in
most cases indicate
impatience or irritability.
2)
Personal space:
when around
people please do not
stand or sit so close
to them except they
are your close friends.
People are very conscious of their personal space you do not
want to come across as
flirty or disrespectful.
3)
Looking Away:
when in a
meeting and more often than not you look
away tells that you are
distracted, disinterested or hiding something. Try to maintain
eye contact with the
person(s) you are with.
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4)
Crossing arms:
this
gesture shows that your
been defensive. Even
though people in business love to be formal and not personal,
they also will love to
feel safe and relaxed
around you.
your message, use any
method possible to get
a feedback so you can
be sure that what you
are saying is properly
understood. Also ask
questions to be sure
that what you heard
is what you should be
hearing.
5)
Blinking Fast:
This
shows
anxiety or nervousness. It is preferable to
watch it and minimize
as much as possible.
6)
Nervous laugh:
classic case of
Anxiety as well as Enthusiasm, your tone
and words will help
distinguish which it is.
7)
Stroking cheek
or chin: This
shows that you are
considering,
thinking through what was
been said or the topic under discussion it
also show suspicion.
Always strive to properly
communicate
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