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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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MagnoliaElectric
over 2 years ago
50 comments
I've always believed communication is 60% body language 30% tone of your voice and 10% what you're actually saying.
Body language is THEE quintessential factor in getting the right message across... so don't mess this up in your interview!