When we enter a room, our body language makes the first impact than anything that we say. Therefore, appearing approachable can help us in our professional, romantic and social spheres of life. The art of reading the body language of others as well as maintaining our own goes a long way in creating that all-important first impression.
Here are some positive approaches:
Use Open Body Language: Look at people in the eye when they speak, and lean forward to indicate interest. Face them with your arms uncrossed, and smile sincerely. However, if someone projects a closed body language, it is a sign that you should give him or her space.
Make Eye Contact: When you meet someone, it is crucial that you make eye contact. When an individual refuses to make eye contact, it shows lack of self-confidence and trustworthiness. However, do not sustain contact for more than three seconds, as it could be perceived as staring.
Dress Appropriately: Depending on the group you are interacting with, make an effort to dress accordingly. Maintain a polished appearance and dress neutrally.
Facial Expressions: Try to show genuine emotions and transition from one expression to the other gradually. Sudden transitions can throw off your acquaintance and make people around you uncomfortable.
Show an Interest in Other People: Everyone likes to talk about him or herself. A good way to indicate an interest in other people is to ask them questions about their lives, interests and passions.
Converse Smartly: When talking in a group, avoid provocative topics. Let the conversation flow around more neutral and common topics. Do not isolate any individual by talking about a topic they are not aware of.
The above guidelines will help you appear more approachable. Most important of all, keep your emotions and intentions genuine and maintain a positive outlook throughout the meeting.
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Great blog. It’s very interesting to encounter blogs like this. Body language is sometimes misunderstood by other people thus it is important to take note of these positive approaches. The approaches here are really good. Thanks for sharing this.