| Reading Body Language is an Art |
Reading body language is important during job interviews,
negotiations, or even presentations. You need to appreciate
that more than 60% of what you try to communicate comes from
your body language.
Politicians are photographed more often. So, we utilize some
their public pictures to build on reading their body language:
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Hand on shoulder
This picture is an excellent exhibition from someone who is
known for hating Israel as he extends a very warm welcome to
a Jew Rabbi. Ahmady Naggad President of Iran extends a warm
welcome to a Jew. This picture shows that he has a problem
with Israel only, and not the Jews!!
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Seating position to keep things relaxed
Using the 45 degrees seating arrangements helps relax the
meeting or interview. Opt for this seating if you feel warm about
the person you intend to meet.
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Shoulder Shrugging
Shoulder Shrugging means that the person is in submission and
wants to tell you that s/he does not know anything more of
what he told you or knows nothing at all. Type of "Beats me"
sign.
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Open Palm
Reading body language of the open Palm gesture is used by
many of us to sign goodbye, openness, trust, and confidence.
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Double Handshake to express warm relationship
Double hand handshake usually aims to express warm
relationship. This is at least from Arafat, but Blair's tight lips
expresses dis joy of such position.
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Stiff Handshake
Reading body language that is sed between enemies shaking
hands for the first time is not difficult. This is clear by Rabin's
lean forward and stiff arm to keep Arafat Away. Arafat also
stays at bay to express power.
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Crossed Arms on Chest
This is a good tactic by many of us to put a barrier against
someone we don't like. You will notice this a lot if lefts. Peers at
the office who don't like each other or feel insecure use it often.
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Lying signs
Professional politicians lie a lot because it is part of the job. This
makes knowing when they are lying bit difficult for the average
person. Here are some examples that might help you
understand the lying signals. Changing voice as it tends to go
flat, not looking straight in the eyes
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Mirroring the other party body language
This usually happens when the two parties are in agreement in
full. This can be seen by politicians when they agree or partners
when they like and agree on everything. Mimicking is usually a
sign of respect.
Return to the Presentation skills page from the Reading Body
Language page
negotiations, or even presentations. You need to appreciate
that more than 60% of what you try to communicate comes from
your body language.
Politicians are photographed more often. So, we utilize some
their public pictures to build on reading their body language:
- Seating position to keep things relaxed
- Shoulder Shrugging
- Open Palm
- Double Handshake to express warm relationship
- Stiff Handshake
- Crossed Arms on Chest
- Lying signs
- Mirroring the other party body language
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Hand on shoulder
This picture is an excellent exhibition from someone who is
known for hating Israel as he extends a very warm welcome to
a Jew Rabbi. Ahmady Naggad President of Iran extends a warm
welcome to a Jew. This picture shows that he has a problem
with Israel only, and not the Jews!!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Seating position to keep things relaxed
Using the 45 degrees seating arrangements helps relax the
meeting or interview. Opt for this seating if you feel warm about
the person you intend to meet.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Shoulder Shrugging
Shoulder Shrugging means that the person is in submission and
wants to tell you that s/he does not know anything more of
what he told you or knows nothing at all. Type of "Beats me"
sign.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Open Palm
Reading body language of the open Palm gesture is used by
many of us to sign goodbye, openness, trust, and confidence.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Double Handshake to express warm relationship
Double hand handshake usually aims to express warm
relationship. This is at least from Arafat, but Blair's tight lips
expresses dis joy of such position.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Stiff Handshake
Reading body language that is sed between enemies shaking
hands for the first time is not difficult. This is clear by Rabin's
lean forward and stiff arm to keep Arafat Away. Arafat also
stays at bay to express power.
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Crossed Arms on Chest
This is a good tactic by many of us to put a barrier against
someone we don't like. You will notice this a lot if lefts. Peers at
the office who don't like each other or feel insecure use it often.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Lying signs
Professional politicians lie a lot because it is part of the job. This
makes knowing when they are lying bit difficult for the average
person. Here are some examples that might help you
understand the lying signals. Changing voice as it tends to go
flat, not looking straight in the eyes
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Mirroring the other party body language
This usually happens when the two parties are in agreement in
full. This can be seen by politicians when they agree or partners
when they like and agree on everything. Mimicking is usually a
sign of respect.
Return to the Presentation skills page from the Reading Body
Language page
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