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Body language

Definition

• Gesture – a kind of movement or action that has certain meaning. These movements show how we react on different situations during the conversation.

Sorts of gestures

Opened

Closed

• Palms are turned upwards
• When a person is ready for getting closer
• Or when someone tells you truth

• Person tries to hide his wrists behind the back, when he lies.
• Crossed arms on the chest are showing defender’s position.

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Zones and territories

• Intimate(15-46 cm). Main zone, that is protected ardently.
• Personal(46cm-1,2m). We hold that distance on parties, meetings with friends or co-workers.
• Social(1,2-3,6m). We don’t stay near with people that we don’t know well.
• Public(3,6m). When we speak to the group of people.

How to create sense that you are self-confident

• The laying of the hands behind your back. This gesture shows that you are confident and dominate other nearby.
• Straight back will attract others attention.
• Watch straight forward and don’t lower your head.
• Smile.
• Watch straight in the eyes. If you don’t watch on your person, then it shows your fear before him.