Body language says a lot.
These tips fromPureWowhelp you convey the perfect message without saying a word.
Say youre interviewing for your dream job.
Were talking corner office and cold-brew coffee on tap.
Youve gone through your talking points no fewer than 76 times.
Turns out, what you do with your body says as muchif not moreabout you than your actual words.
Perfect your posture.
Aim to sit or stand up straight, but not so straight that you seem rigid and uncomfortable.
Strike a (power) pose.
Remember that viralTED Talk about power posing?
Yeah, well, do that.
Stand with your chest open, kind of like a superhero.
As for your hands, youre not going to go full-on Wonder Woman and place them on your hips.
Dont cross your arms unless youre in a group.
Issue is, when youre one-on-one, crossing your arms makes it seem like youre shutting yourself off.
Doing so in a group, however, signifies that youre listening intently.
Make eye contact, but not too much.
This ones all about balance.
A lack of eye contact conveys disinterest, but too much eye contact conveys…that youre creepy.
It will seem much more natural than staring into someones eyes while youre thinking.
Lean in, but not too much.
Similar to making eye contact, leaning in requires restraint.
Tilt your body slightly toward theirs, but be careful not to encroach on their personal space.
No one likes a close talker, but a subtle lean shows that youre interested and engaged.
If you’re able to smell the onion bagel they had for breakfast, youve gone too far.
Use props wisely.
), be aware of where you hold the cup.
Talk with your hands.
Studies have shown that talking with your hands improves your thinking process.
Be a copycat.
Mimic the motions of the person youre talking to.
Taking note of someones behavior and subtly mirroring it signifies that youre in agreement or on the same team.
Just be sure not to be too obviouswe dont want things to get weird up in here.
