Twiddling Thumbs and R.B.F. Do You Speak Body Language?

Send us Fan MailEpisode 16: “Body language is a type of nonverbal communication in which physical behaviors, as opposed to words, are used to express or convey the information. Such behavior includes facial expressions, body posture, gestures, eye movement, touch and the use of space.” According to Wikipedia Talk about the body gesture exercise from training:·  Looking down, turning away·  Arms crossed on the chest·  Hand to Cheek·  Drumming fingers·  Rolling eyes or looking away·  Rubbing the eyes.Making you think emotions like:·  Boredom·  Defensiveness·  Rudeness·  Thinking·  Indecision·  Impatient·  Lying·  AnnoyedThe conclusion to this training was that no one had the same answers in a group of 22 people, everyone interpreted the body language differently.  So, is body language even important?It is important as PART of communication, you can’t rely on this only.  Just as you can’t just rely on the words someone is saying only.You need to get to know the person on a global level, meaning you are able to take it all in, not just parts, you know their background and ask questions if you don’t understand.“Can you tell me what’s on your mind?”“What are you thinking?”“Tell me what is going on.”This is active listening:Active Listening: Why Empathetic Conversation Matters (positivepsychology.com)How can you avoid this mis-communication in your relationships?·  Over-explain what you are feeling/thinking.·  Let people know your goals and intentions.·  Pay attention to your own body language.Credit to Fremont.edu "How to Read Body Language"--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport the show