Useful Commute: Body Language (7.5 min)

Podcast Link: http://blogs.bnet.com/intercom/?p=1609

Impression is formed in 7 Sec or less through body language, here are some guides from this podcast.

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6 Powerful Non-Verbal Advantages - Emotional cues

1. Adjust your attitude (Affects the meeting)
2. A Smile (Inviting)
3. Eye contact (Openness & interest)
   - Business gaze - between the eyes & forehead
   - Social gaze - between eyes and lips
4. Raise your eyebrow (Recognition & acknowledgement)
5. Hand shake (equals to 3 hrs of continuous rapport)
6. Leaning forward slightly (Engage & importance)

Preferred way of Approaching & Speaking Stance

• Speaking to Men & Women
• Men - Approach side way or at an angle
• Woman - Face to face
• The Head Tilt
• We are listen & interested
• For woman - It could be a sign of submission
• Keep your head straight
• Be conscious in the message you are sending
• They can catch lies better than men

Hands & Body Gesture
- Open v.s. Close signals
- When you giving a message, make sure you are using open signal
- Most people tend to believe your body than your words

Power of Touch
- It represent you are giving your total attention & being creditable (Liars rarely lie & touch at the same time)
- Touch the Forearm or shoulder (for 1/14th of a second)
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Key Statement: Most people tend to believe your body than your words