Watch Your (Body) Language

Watch Your (Body) Language

Body language speaks volumes – yours as well as your prospect/client’s.

Negative: Limited or no eye contact

Brow tension 

Crossed arms 

Whole body positioned away from the person you’re speaking with 

Tight jawline  

Hunched shoulders  

Rigid body posture  

Tapping fingers

Fidgeting

Positive: Body position upright, facing the other person, leaning slightly forward means “I’m listening.” 

Smiling eyes mean “I’m comfortable with you.” 

Eye contact means “I’m interested. I like you.” 

Relaxed jaw and brow means “I’m calm and at ease.” 

Pleasant voice tone means “I’m relaxed.” 

Fingers interlocked behind head, elbows out means “I’m open to ideas.” 

Mirroring behavior means “I want to be friendly.”

Sitting still means “I’m more interested in what you are saying than anything else.”