Secrets of Body Language Summary and Reflection. Words are only 7% of what
we say and the other 93% is body language. Body language is non-‐verbal ...
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Secrets of Body Language Summary and Reflection Words are only 7% of what we say and the other 93% is body language. Body language is non-‐verbal communication that consists of body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Body language is crucial and can vary between cultures. Different cultures can interpret certain gestures differently. Every thing from the way your body moves to the way you shake hands can be interpreted to mean something. Image is everything and body language is powerful. Body language became important to politicians after the first televised debate. Many politicians are now coached on how to get their message to the public effectively by using; actual words, vocal tone, pitch, pace of voice, facial expression, gestures and posture. Sometimes gestures can come off as not natural. Gestures should be expressed from the heart and displayed on the beat of feel, show, and say. There are people that study the body language of others. They look for cues called micro-‐expressions. Micro-‐expressions can tell what a person is really feeling and if someone is lying, uncomfortable, confidant, happy or sad. Our subconscious is usually dominant and can be a dead giveaway. I never knew how much body language could effect how others view you and the impact it can have on the message or image you are trying to portray. After watching the video, I will be more away of my posture and facial expressions. In the past I have been told that you can tell what I’m thinking by my facial expressions. My goal is to practice a being stoic in certain work settings.
