Watch out on what you don't say!

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Body language speaks louder than words. You get judged by how you walk, stand, talk, sit! Correct your body language in 10 easy ways and see the difference!

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Watch out on what you

DON'T SAY!

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HAVE YOU REALISED THAT YOU

ARE WATCHED MORE WHEN YOU ARE

NOT TALKING!

YOUR BODY LANGUAGE IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR

VERBAL KNOWLEDGE when you are in public.

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What do you mean by

‘body language’?

It refers to the nonverbal

communication, that may

give hints to some

unspoken intention or

feeling!

It includes…

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So, watch out for the

following symptoms…

…Because,

IT’S WHAT YOU DON’T SAY

THAT COUNTS!

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We read each other through our eyes, and

anatomically they are an extension of our brains.

When we catch someone’s eye, we look into a mind.

- SIRI HUSTVEDT

Things to note:

1. Make sure you look straight into the

audience/ person’s eye while speaking.

This will make you look alert and in

return make the receiver attentive!

2. The minute you lose eye contact it

shows you are losing interest or

sometimes it might also portray you

as less confident!

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This is for all the ladies who love to play with

their hair while talking! Not happening in the

corporate world!

Things to note:

1. Playing with your hair is a sign that

you are either too bored or lost in

your dreams!

2. If it is a habit, then pin your hair UP

for some time so that there’s no scope

FOR YOU TO DO IT AGAIN

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For all those who love to SCRATCH their

Head/face/beard/nose while

talking! not at all inspiring!

Things to note:

1. It makes you look weak and stupid.

2. You scratch something, (when not

required), when either you are

cooking up stories or too confused.

3. Don’t let your confidence die. Every

time you feel the itch, just take a

deep breath!

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Oh man, take that hand out of your

pocket! Not acceptable in formal meetings!

Things to note: 1. When you are in business meetings, make sure

your hands are not in your trouser pocket!

2. It seems you are not open to socialize.

3. If wearing casuals, then it might make you

look too carefree and with wrong attitude!

4. Hold a notebook or laptop or bag to occupy

your hands.

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You can tell the character of a person by their

handshake! - Kathy magliato

Things to note:

1. A firm handshake shows that you are

confident and ready for challenges.

2. A lousy handshake narrates a different

story altogether. You are insecure and

do not trust anyone!

3. However be gentle when you shake hands

with your female associates!

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A good stance and posture reflect a proper

state of mind. – morihei ueshiba

Things to note:

1. Stand tall and straight. Your posture

indicates your power!

2. Proper posture gives you confidence

and self-assurance.

3. If you’re slouching, it shows you are

insecure and unsure.

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Open up! Use your hands to dramatize your

speech!

Things to note:

1. correct hand gestures will give you

command over your speech. It will also

make the audience more alert!

2. A closed fist shows you are strong but

aggressive whereas pointing finger

might be taken as rude!

3. Make sure you use right gestures on

right occasions, without overdoing it!

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Stop fidgeting!

Things to note:

1. Biting your nails, shaking your legs

while sitting, drinking water every

10 seconds are all signs of

nervousness!

2. Keep yourself calm! If need be carry a

pen or a pencil and use that while

talking, at least it will make you

look a little intellectual

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Say no to crossed arms when

socializing!

Things to note:

1. Crossed arms Makes you look unsocial

and intimidating!

2. Relax a bit…shake your hands a bit

before entering a social gathering.

To start with, Hold a glass or

something that will keep your hands

occupied.

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Smile, let everyone know that today you’re a

lot stronger than you were yesterday! - anonymous

Things to note:

1. Smile is the best remedy to all

problems. It can remove all negative

comments and make you look pleasant,

confident and friendly.

2. A genuine smile can win a lot of

hearts!

So now, go out and show

people the new

confident you!

Prerna Jaswant Account Manager Simplify360 prerna@simplify360.com

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