What is Body Language?

According to a dictionary, 'the body language' can be described as "The gestures, postures, and facial expressions by which a person manifests various physical, mental, or emotional states and communicates nonverbally with others."

Did you ever stop to think how important your body language is?

Whether you realize it or not, your body sends unmistakable signals to people around you.

You communicate volumes of information about yourself with the posture, face expression , et al.

You do it ALL THE TIME.

You might get surprised to know the components of your body language as we don't pay any heed to these basic things in routine :

The Delightful Thirteen

1 Head......8%

2 Eyes......16%

3 Ears......3%

4 Nose......3%

5 Mouth.....6%

6 Lips......6%

7 Heart.....10%

8 Throat....6%

9 Fingers...8%

10 Face.....16%

11 Belly....6%

12 Feet.....6%

13 Neck.....6%

This accounts for your 100% body language.

Than there is an 'OPEN Body Language' and a 'CLOSED Body Language.'

The definitions are transparent: 'open' body language makes you look like an open, accepting and friendly person, while the 'closed' body language makes you look reserved, distant and unwelcoming.

When you want people to be attracted to you, use open body language. When you want people to go away, use closed body language.

Open body language is easy to master: look straight in the eyes, don't cross your arms or legs, don't cover your body, and don't hide your palms and eyes.

This is elaborated herein :

LOOK THEM IN THE EYES:

Maintain eye contact at all times during your conversation.

Looking people in the eyes is the most important part of the open body language. It has been scientifically proven that long gazes evoke the release of some hormones that make others feel attracted to you .

KEEP YOUR PALMS OPEN:

Keep your hands on the sides of your body; don't hide your hands in your pockets. Don't fold your arms or clench your fists. Don't cover your body with your arms. Don't grab a drink or handbag with both hands. Don't touch your face, ears or neck - this shows insecurity and anxiety.

TURN YOUR BODY TOWARDS THEM:

Turn your whole body to face them. Point your feet towards them; turn your torso face-to-face, so the angle between you and them is minimal.

STAND TALL:

You appear more confident and assured when you do.

SMILE EASILY:

There is a world of difference between smiling easily and smiling all the time.

Smiling all the time means you are feeling tense and trying to cover it up. Smiling easily means you feel comfortable and can open up into smile any time you want.

You crop up as irresistibly attractive if you display the 'open' body language.

It makes you appear more approachable and trustworthy. It will also make you feel more comfortable and relaxed in any footing.

Remember, your body language tells MORE about you than your words.

Use it to your advantage!