JMisiru
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Body language refers to the outwards reflection of the emotional state of an individual. It is a valuable tool for a person to express his or her real feelings. Only a minor part of how we present ourselves to another person is expressed through words. Creating a good impression requires you to know and control your body language.
Sometimes, body language creates confusion in the receiver’s minds because you tend to deliver dual messages. Body language never lies.
You cannot hide your emotions with body language. You may pretend to act normal, but your body language will unravel your discomfort, without you being aware of it.
Verbal communication only contributes to 7% of the actual message. Remaining part of the message is communicated in the following order:
- Paraverbal communication - 38%
- nonverbal communication - 55%
It is believed that women have a strong ability to read a person’s body language and compare it with the verbal signals.
Words are mainly used to convey information, but body language works out interpersonal attitudes as well as acts as a great substitute for verbal messages often.
Biological rules of evolution control human reactions, actions, gestures and body language. However, it is fascinating that a human being is rarely conscious about its movements, postures, and gestures that reveal one story while the vocal cords may narrate a completely different story.
Therefore, it is important to understand your own body language before assessing another person’s body language and drawing conclusions.
