Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Great Article About Body Language

http://www.forbes.com/2009/06/23/body-language-first-impression-forbes-woman-leadership-communication.html

This is a must read for women in the office setting.

Some of the things you will learn about are:

--Tilting your head--a sign of listening that can be misinterpreted as one of submission or even flirting.

--Folding your hands on your lap--hiding your hands under a conference table or desk, for example, signals untrustworthiness; a cue from ancient times, when men would reveal their palms to show they were unarmed.

--Crossing your legs--a sign of resistance.

--Excessive smiling--an indication that you lack gravitas and seriousness.

--Folding your arms in front of you--translates to insecurity or defensiveness.

--Playing with or tugging at your hair, jewelry or clothes--can signal distress or, again, be misinterpreted as flirting.

A must read! Check out the 'Seven Common Body Language Mistakes in Pictures' included in the article.◦
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