7 Tips to Improve Your Body Language

Public Speaking

We are regularly reminded that "The First Impression is the Last Impression." 

What amount of time it requires for the 'Initial introduction' to be made? 

10 minutes? 15 minutes? 30 minutes? 60 minutes? 

We all are wrong till now; Researchers have found that it takes only 7 seconds amidst your first contact to create a First Impression. Amazing! Isn’t It? But how we can impress any Stranger in just 7 seconds of our lives? 

That’s where Body language comes into play! 

Body language contributes to the major part of the attitude you want to convey to another individual. According to Albert Mehrabian, 7% of what is communicated is via what is said, 38% is via tone of voice, and the majority, 55%, is via body language. This is also referred to as the ‘7%–38%–55% Rule’.  

If to date, you have failed at any point of the time to create a Good-First Impression, or you have messed up your dates due to poor body language, or even your colleagues do not appreciate your presence, Let’s change the whole game together! Let’s start making an Inviting Aura! Let’s make your social interaction a big success!! 

* Be Aware 

People with Social Anxiety Disorder, unknowingly display anxious or inappropriate non-verbal cues which in-turn lead the surrounding people to turn off. It is important to be aware of your body language to make a difference, otherwise, you are in big trouble! 

Start paying attention to everything and anything you do, when you do and where you do.

* Confidence is the Key! 

Be certain while talking, shake hand immovably, stand tall, stroll with more extensive steps, sit straight, be clear while talking, and perceive how individuals around you knock some people's socks off to commend.

 

* Eye Contact is essential 

Looking at someone while having a conversation send signals of interest and openness. Eye contact led to the formation of a connection between two people and portrays that the listener is listening. But you need to understand the difference between staring and looking.

As the wrong eye contact can also lead the other person to fly away. It’s important to look away from time to time to give another person space and comfort. 

* Hands can have a genuine effect 

The way you shake hands with a person, tells a lot about your personality. A firm handshake portrays how confident you are as a person. Right-hand gestures can make your conversation a winning one, however, it can also break the whole rapport. If you are not confident while speaking, your hands may flail and fidget which is a big ‘NO’. Therefore, it is advised to use your hand gestures wisely and correctly to leave a good first impression on others.

* Maintain Proper Distance 

This one is in the Grey area as well, since some people are more comfortable with close talkers, others are not. But it is important to pay attention to those around you. Do they lean upon to hear you? Move closer to them. Are people backing away while having a conversation with you? For mercy’s sake, do not keep moving closer as they inch away!

Also, the distance you need to keep while having a conversation depends on from one culture to another.

* Mirroring 

People like to see their body language mirrored as it makes them feel, the person in front is interested and has the same ideas and will empathize with them.

If you want to increase your sale, just observe the body language of your customer and try to depict the same. Bravo! You win their heart! 

* Smile, Smile, and Smile! 

Can you name a person who does not love smiling? Probably No-one. (Except the person is a rude, crooked man). A smile can win hearts; it can melt anger, and it can just uplift the whole damn room! 

A smile is considered as one of the positive gestures made during a conversation. It depicts that a person is approachable and friendly. Smile is underused by leaders and can be used as an invitation to start or carry forward the conversation.