text: I am that dull person with no expression in real life, although I can open up when I feel like it. \n\nWe quiet types like to examine other people alot. If I am listening to a conversation to which I have nothing to add, then often I just zone out and stop listening, and I start examining facial expressions and body language of people around the group.\n\nOne thing I notive is that if you want people to listen to you, eyes are of key importance. Eyes can show a full range of emotion all by themselves. If you want proof go see a Blue Man Group peformance. They never speak, and never move their faces at all. They let their eyes tell the story, and the effect is fantastic. Do the same in coversation. Open your eyes wide, and look interested in what you have to say!\n\nBe confident, and smile. Jokes add colour to your words, but don't tell the wrong joke to the wrong audience. \n\nUsing your hands to emphasize your expression can be a good tool, but don't overdo it. An example of overdoing it would be using your fingers as little puppets to act out everything you're saying (that may seem a bit extreme, but I know someone like that).