Comments on: Body Language Communicates http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-communicates/ Your one-stop e-source with information and techniques on interpersonal and social skills, public speaking, networking, negotiation and conflict resolution. Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:50:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-communicates/comment-page-1/#comment-1257 Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:23:40 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=445#comment-1257 I had a friend point out to me that before I talked about a certain person in my life, I'd let out a big sigh. I had no idea I was doing it, but it was indicative of how I felt about them! <I><B>Laurie:</b> Interesting! It's surprising the things we do and don't notice while others are picking up on them. Thanks for visiting, Megan.</i> I had a friend point out to me that before I talked about a certain person in my life, I’d let out a big sigh. I had no idea I was doing it, but it was indicative of how I felt about them!

Laurie: Interesting! It’s surprising the things we do and don’t notice while others are picking up on them. Thanks for visiting, Megan.

]]> By: Evelyn Lim http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-communicates/comment-page-1/#comment-1253 Evelyn Lim Sat, 06 Jun 2009 03:01:19 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=445#comment-1253 I tend to react more to non-verbal communication than to what is being said. The non-verbal part usually comes from the subconscious mind. It conveys the communicator's hidden emotions and thoughts. However, it is always a good idea to clarify on the intent of the communicator. Sometimes, he or she is not fully conscious that the words and the emotions are not congruent. <I><B>Laurie:</b> That's true. I remember a meeting I went to a couple months ago and, apparently, some people around the table thought I looked upset/angry/annoyed when all the while I was concentrating and trying to understand the speaker. I had no idea how I appeared to others because I was focusing on the discussion. I'm glad someone mentioned my expression to me so I can pay more attention to it. Thanks for visiting, Evelyn.</i> I tend to react more to non-verbal communication than to what is being said. The non-verbal part usually comes from the subconscious mind. It conveys the communicator’s hidden emotions and thoughts. However, it is always a good idea to clarify on the intent of the communicator. Sometimes, he or she is not fully conscious that the words and the emotions are not congruent.

Laurie: That’s true. I remember a meeting I went to a couple months ago and, apparently, some people around the table thought I looked upset/angry/annoyed when all the while I was concentrating and trying to understand the speaker. I had no idea how I appeared to others because I was focusing on the discussion. I’m glad someone mentioned my expression to me so I can pay more attention to it. Thanks for visiting, Evelyn.

]]> By: Positively Present http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-communicates/comment-page-1/#comment-1252 Positively Present Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:46:19 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=445#comment-1252 Body language is SO important. Wonderful post! <I><B>Laurie:</b> Glad you agree! :)</i> Body language is SO important. Wonderful post!

Laurie: Glad you agree! :)

]]> By: Chania Girl http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-communicates/comment-page-1/#comment-1251 Chania Girl Fri, 05 Jun 2009 13:19:52 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=445#comment-1251 This post confirms what a lot of us know but don't know: there is so much more "listening" that happens in our interaction with others than just hearing the words being said. Last week you talked about tone of voice. Today, we are "listening" to what the body in front of us is saying. Really, it's all about being attentive, isn't it? <I><B>Laurie:</b> I think you're absolutely right - it </i>is<I> all about being attentive. It makes me wonder why, as a society, we're generally not as attentive as we could be. Thanks for coming by and making that point.</i> This post confirms what a lot of us know but don’t know: there is so much more “listening” that happens in our interaction with others than just hearing the words being said. Last week you talked about tone of voice. Today, we are “listening” to what the body in front of us is saying. Really, it’s all about being attentive, isn’t it?

Laurie: I think you’re absolutely right – it is all about being attentive. It makes me wonder why, as a society, we’re generally not as attentive as we could be.

Thanks for coming by and making that point.

]]> By: Roger - A Content Life http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/body-language-communicates/comment-page-1/#comment-1250 Roger - A Content Life Fri, 05 Jun 2009 11:23:03 +0000 http://www.expressyourselftosuccess.com/?p=445#comment-1250 Laurie, Great advice! I was most surprised by... "If you encounter a friend who is in a good mood, smiling and walking confidently, mirror that body language and join in the happy feeling, especially if you’re feeling the exact opposite. Instead of pulling him down, let him bring you up." This is a great idea! <I><B>Laurie: </b>Thanks for visiting, Roger!</i> Laurie,

Great advice!

I was most surprised by…

“If you encounter a friend who is in a good mood, smiling and walking confidently, mirror that body language and join in the happy feeling, especially if you’re feeling the exact opposite. Instead of pulling him down, let him bring you up.”

This is a great idea!

Laurie: Thanks for visiting, Roger!

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