Nonverbal Communication: What You Should Work On

There are different ways to communicate an idea or emotion to other people without having to say a word or even jot down a note. This is known as nonverbal communication. Body language is the key factor in this type of communication and by working on your body language you can make a difference through showing how you feel about something as you are talking about it.

Eye contact

This is probably one of the single most important ways to communicate with a person or people. This makes a communication channel very personal. By merely looking at someone in the eye, you are giving away your trust to them, confirming that they are important in your discussion and that you would like them to listen too. Eye contact can also grab the attention of others which in turn makes them interested in what you are saying if you are serious enough. By using your eyes, you can convey warmth, interest and credibility all without batting a lash (no pun intended).

Expression

Interestingly enough, it is important to know how your face contorts while you are talking. This is because your facial expressions can show exactly what you are feeling while you are discussing something. You can show how happy you are about what you are talking about just by smiling. If you want to convey that the topic is serious, you might give off a strict stare while you are talking. Whatever the emotion you want to convey, make sure that you use the right expression for it. Can you imagine talking about the Spanish Inquisition with a smile on your face? That would make you a very odd person.

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