Most communication is non-verbal. Some studies suggest that only 7% of any message is conveyed through words. The other 93% is conveyed through facial expressions, gestures, postures & several vocal elements. Perhaps this is one of the reasons some do not get calls back from employers and others find it difficult to “connect” with those aroun them. On the other hand, this also could be the reason you got the job you wanted and married the man or woman of your dreams.
Some of us use gestures in a very natural way without knowing what they truly convey. Here are some of the basics about body language:
“Body language is all around us. Learning to read it can be one of the most valuable skills you have.”
Citations:
www.nonverbalgroup.com/2011/08/how-much-of-communication-is-really-nonverbal/
neurolove.me/post/33780877628/20-body-language-facts
www.marcandangel.com/2008/07/07/25-acts-of-body-language-to-avoid/
http://www.topcounselingschools.org/body-language/
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