Our body language says more about how we feel than any verbally articulated word. This information is subconsciously interpreted by the people around us. Some of our gestures project positive messages while others denote negativity. You can practice avoiding the following gestures:
1. Hold objects in front of your body. A cup of coffee, a bag, a book, etc. Holding objects in front of your body denotes shyness and resistance. It is as if you hide behind such objects to avoid direct contact with the people around you. Instead of holding them in front of you, try to push them aside.
2. Check the time, mobile or fingernails. When someone is talking to you and you do any of these things, you project very powerful signals of boredom..
3. Remove lint from your clothes. If you do this during the course of a conversation, most people will subconsciously assume that you disagree with what they are saying..
4. Stroke your chin. This gesture makes the person in front of you feel judged and analyzed.
5. Squinting. When you squint, you project the impression that you don't like the person in front of you or their ideas. Squinting is a universal expression of anger present in many animal species. Many people squint their eyes when making mental effort and yet project the wrong idea..
6. Be very close. Depending on the culture, the interpersonal separation can vary. If you break the socially established limits, you make the person in front of you feel uncomfortable.
7. Look down. Especially when you meet someone. It denotes disinterest or shyness. Keep your head steady and your gaze straight ahead.
8. Touching your face during a conversation. Touching your face and especially your nose when you are speaking denotes deception. If you also cover your mouth with one hand, the message is magnified.
9. Fake a smile. Another clear sign of deception. Genuine smiles are easily identifiable because they cause a wrinkle at the corners of the eyes and this changes the overall expression of the face. However, in false smiles, only the mouth and lips change. The eyes remain unaltered.
10. Rest your hand on your head or cheek. Denotes superiority and arrogance.
11. Cross your arms. Defense and resistance sign. It can also be interpreted as a sign of selfishness. Try to keep your arms on either side of your body.
12. Scratching the back of your neck or head. Denotes doubt and insecurity.
13. Increase the frequency of your blinks. It is a clear sign of anxiety.
14. Have your shoulders slumped. Reflects lack of self-esteem. Try to keep your shoulders firm and pulled back. You will project security and at the same time you will also feel more secure.
15. Sit on the edge of the chair. It is a clear indication of feeling physically and mentally uncomfortable. Keep your back close to the backrest occupying the entire surface of your seat.
16. Drumming with your feet or fingers. Indicates stress, impatience and boredom.
17. Move small objects between your fingers. Such as a coin, a pen, etc. It is another clear sign of anxiety and lack of preparation.
18. Constantly shift your body weight from one leg to the other.. It denotes both physical and mental discomfort. You convey the feeling that you are about to leave the conversation. Don't change your weight more than once every 2-3 minutes.
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