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2022.03.08 – 0432 – Your Lesson In Physical Expression For Better Verbal Connection.

 

Now this is where we start your lesson in physical expression for better conversation and connection.

 

Of course, we use gestures all the time:

·        when we are looking for the remote control at home, we may tap one palm with a finger of the other hand as though we are using the device we are searching for

·        we may touch our temple with a forefinger if we think someone we are referring to is a bit confused, and we surreptitiously scratch our cheek with two fingers in a V-shape if we don’t like them

·        try giving someone directions without gesturing and you’ll see (literally!) what I mean.

 

More seriously body language gives away a lot of information about us and how we feel:

·        on a chair cross-legged and cross-armed makes you appear defensive

·        standing on a stage, with a wide stance and arms outstretched makes you look confident perhaps to the point of Messianic

 

And in the office or at a meeting:

·        squinting and rubbing your chin gives a look of thoughtfulness and consideration

·        raised eyebrows, wide eyes and a nod shows approval and encouragement

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