LET YOUR BODY LANGUAGE SPEAKS GOOD OF YOU There are so many things in our lives that we are not paying an attention to or putting them into consideration and such things are the major problems that we are facing in our daily lives. Body language is a sign of which one shows that others see and notice what exactly is on one’s mind/heart. Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, which consists of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Humans send and interpret such signals almost entirely subconsciously. A researcher attests that human communication consists of 93% body language and only 7% of communication consists of words themselves, however, the researcher whose work is the source of these statistics, has stated that this is a misunderstanding of the findings. Others assert that research has suggested that between 60% and 70% of all meaning is derived from nonverbal behavior. Delve into the science of non-verbal signals as this very visual and highly entertaining expose reveals the hidden language in which 93% of human communication takes place. Actions speak louder than words. The way you position your body tells others how available you are to interact and how interested you are in what they have to say. If you want to signal others that you are relaxed, comfortable, open, and interested in their story, then “salute” them with your body language. To salute is “to address with expressions of kind wishes.” Smiling is the most important way you can signal your openness. If you fail to smile, people will think you are uninterested in them or that you are cold and aloof. Wearing a warm smile is like hanging out a welcome sign. It invites people to relate to you. In conversation, we signal our understanding and encouragement non-verbally through nodding and affirmative vocal sounds. If you don’t affirm the speaker in this way, he/she will probably assume that you disagree with him/her or are disinterested in what he/she has to say. For example: Crossing your arms, closing your hands, holding your arm across your chest, clasping your hands together, or crossing your legs away from the other person are closed positions. They signal that you are defensive, guarded or closed to interacting. Unlock your posture to communicate openness. Touching expresses caring. If you want to show someone warmth, put your left hand on top of him/her right hand while shaking hands, touch him/her arm, pat him/her back, or give him/her a hug. The physical contact signals that you are open to emotional contact. The eyes are the most expressive part of the human body. Making eye contact is a prerequisite for successful social interaction. Eye contact is a powerful sign of respect and attention. It communicates, “Right now, I am more interested in you than anything else!” If you avoid looking at someone, he or she will think you are anxious, dishonest, or disinterested. While conversing, make eye contact for between one and ten seconds at a time, more while listening than while talking. Let us have a look at what this Scripture says about body language and it’s effects. A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers; Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. (Proverbs 6:12-19) Amen.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Aug 2013 10:30:24 +0000
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