10 Body Language Blunders

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1. A Closed Body

Whether sitting or standing, your body should be loose and open. Do not cross your arms. Do not cross your legs. While you may think it conveys a sense of ease, studies have shown that a people read a closed body differently: they subconsciously think you have something to hide.

What’s more, you’re missing a golden opportunity to send a positive signal. In keeping your body open and your arms spread a little more widely than your torso, you offer your counterpart a “mock hug”. You don’t want to actually hug them (that could be mistake #11!), but this visual cue of a hug antecedent sends the right signal.

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coachonline

over 1 year ago

12 comments

I never relized how hard is applying and going on a interview for a job could be.Great post,thanks for share
mkoblas

over 1 year ago

6 comments

Good article. I know I'm guilty of several of these things.
BeccaRose28

almost 2 years ago

12 comments

I agree with RedHorse7 and Bethanierose, I've found many errors in a good majority of the articles on this site. I find it quite frustrating that while most of these articles preach about proofreading and voiding oneself of errors, the articles themselves are filled with errors, clearly they were not proofed prior to posting!
bethanierose

over 2 years ago

698 comments

I'm with RedHorse7. This is the second article I've read this morning that was full of typos. But the information is great. I am sometimes guilty of pointing and crossing my arms.
RedHorse7

over 2 years ago

60 comments

Someone needs a proofreader. So far, I've spotted at least four grammatical errors and I'm only on #6.
jaklin

over 2 years ago

30 comments

Good to know... I never relized how hard is applying and going on a interview for a job could be. it's like passing a road test !!!!! I just dont understand why the companies have to complicate hiring process... sometimes it's way beyond the interview...

Just my opinion.
phyllispfeifle

over 2 years ago

2 comments

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LaurieSheppard

over 2 years ago

24 comments

This is a useful article and it's amazing how seemingly simple it is, yet many are subject to these "blunders." Hair fidgeting for women seems fairly common - twirling their hair locks or pushing their hair up or to the side while talking, is an obvious distraction.

One I've been guilty of, is #5-brow furrowing-and it's due to not always seeing well. This squinting or brow furrowing gives off a disapproving look, though that's not at all intended. I've learned from this (and I recommend), making sure you're sitting in the best light, relaxing your eyes consciously, or wearing eyeglasses if necessary.

Overall, practicing relaxation in interviews and for meetings is key to your comfort and theirs, making you a more pleasing communication partner.
Account Removed

over 2 years ago

I like the point on Clinton's hand gesture. It seems pretty useful and I haven't heard of it or noticed it before. Thanks for sharing :D