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How you carry yourself when engaging in a conversation is often as important as
what you say. Body language is nonverbal, but it communicates volumes about you
nonetheless. It's vital that you know how to act when you get to a conference, after-
hours, or meetings. The success of any encounter begins the moment someone lays
eyes on you. One of the first things they notice about you is your aura, that distinctive
atmosphere that surrounds you. You are responsible in creating the vibe that you want
to represent whether it's positive or negative. Your aura enters with you and starts
speaking long before your open your mouth. With almost infinite symbolic
interpretations for body language, no wonder people are nervous about it! Your best bet
is to know about some of the body-language pits you can fall into and how to avoid
them.
One of the first key things people notice is your posture. Do you walk and stand
with confidence:stomach in chest out,shoulders back,head up? Or do you slouch,
perhaps with your shoulders drooping, your head forward and your stomach protruding?
Another vital component you need to bring to any interpersonal encounter is a
firm handshake. those few seconds you "shake" can empower or weaken a
relationship. There are diffirent types of handshakes controller, sandwich, dead fish,
and limp fingers. Being familiar with the following handshakes will help you immensely
in your relationship-building activities.
Maintain eye contact when talking with others. Looking at someone in the eye as you
meet and talk with him/her also shows you are paying attention. Listening is the most
important human relations skill, and good eye contact plays a large part in conveying
our interest inothers.
