How Your Body Language Affects other People's Perceptions of You
Part of the Body Language For Dummies Cheat Sheet The way that
you move and gesture plays a huge part in the way you are
perceived by others and the impression you leave. Remember these
telltale signs when positioning yourself and interpreting the
positioning of others: An upright posture demonstrates
confidence. Hunched over shoulders indicate insecurity. Arms
crossed over the chest sets up a barrier. Precise gestures
reflect precise thinking. Open palms indicate an open attitude.
Feet point towards where you want to go. Heads nodding means
agreement and is a way of keeping the speaker talking. Head
tilted shows submissiveness. Index finger to mouth, chin resting
on thumb, elbow resting on the other arm crossed in front of the
body is an evaluation gesture. Hands on hips show readiness for
action. Legs draped over a chair arm demonstrates informality or
indifference. Hands held behind the head with elbows pointed
outward is a dominance display.