Your posture is like your signature
in physical space. When you meet someone for the first time,
it takes that person 3 to 7 seconds to make his/her judgment
about you. The way you hold yourself and move about is a physical
expression of your individuality and your personality.
Ways to look positive
Start
with a smile. Smiling indicates happiness and a friendly
attitude. Smiling indicates we want to communicate with someone.
A genuine smile involves the whole face including the eyes.
The smile is usually reciprocated and indicates openness to
communication.
Shake hands by holding the person's hand firmly,
shake web-to-web, three times maximum, maintain constant eye
contact, radiate positive aura.
Make
eye contact by looking someone in the eye as you
meet and talk with him/her also shows you are paying attention.
Listening is the most important human relations skill and
good eye contact plays a large part in conveying our interest
in others.
Sit in a suitable chair. The seat should be of such
a height that the knee joint forms a right angle when the
feet are resting on the floor. The back of the chair should
conform to the shape of the spine and be firm enough to support
the spine. Practice sitting down and rising up in one flowing
movement, rather than in a series of awkward jerks
No-No Postures: Slouching gives the impression that
you have something to hide. Throw your shoulders back
to get a confident stride. No slumping
of the shoulders, keep good posture to have a graceful
walk. Tuck in your tummy, because
a bulging stomach is a feature of an unattractive posture.
No-No Gestures: Stroking chin, looking down, narrowing
of eyes, blinking often, standing too close, face turned away,
biting nails, rubbing hands, crossing of arms, pulling or
tugging at ear, prolonged tilted head, wiping sweat, pinching
bridge of nose, eyes closed, tapping or drumming fingers,
steepling fingers are a big no-no.as you may indicate negative
traits like being impatient, indecisive, aggressive, apprehensive,
authoritative, bored, insecure or in lack of confidence.
Success favors the positive, so go ahead
and practice.
"Use
(positive) non-verbal communication to SOFTEN
the hard-line position of others:
S
= Smile; O = Open Posture; F = Forward Lean;
T = Touch; E = Eye Contact N = Nod.”
-- Unknown
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