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What are some of the most important body language signs that I should learn? And how can I respond to them using my own body language signs?

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Question added by Lana Oudeh , PR Coordinator , Al Ghanem
Date Posted: 2016/03/23
د Waleed
by د Waleed , Management - Leadership-Business Administration-HR&Training-Customer Service/Retention -Call Center , Multi Companies Categories: Auditing -Trade -Customer service -HR-IT&Internet -Training&Consultation

Body language signs that could be important and you should learn is about hand gestures  when dealing with others (negotiation, debates, etc)

It is very important to know how you use your hands (or not) during communications because it may be understood differently by others e.g: Holding hands together or behind your back ...etc

 

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Abeer AlSayed
by Abeer AlSayed , Senior Media Relations Officer , Jordan River Foundation

Understanding body language signs is not only important in personal relationships, but it can also be helpful for professional relationships too. 

Becoming observant of – and learning to understand – non-verbal communication increases your emotional intelligence.

Maybe you’ve landed here on this page as you’re keen to uncover the body language signs of physical attraction (see list further down). It can be really hard sometimes to figure out if someone ‘fancies’ you or not! This is the best way to spot body language signs.

Understanding what is being conveyed without words is obviously very useful if you’re dating, but you might be here for professional reasons. Either way, there’s lots of advice on this page to get you started! This is the best way to spot body language signs.

Be sure to also have a look at Types of Non-Verbal Communication.

Spotting body language signs and responding to them

It’s only with years of experience that I’ve learned to pick up on signs that I need to pay attention to.  As a counsellor I have found over time what to look for, what to do with it, how much attention to give to it, and how and when to respond. This is the best way to spot body language signs.

You are faced with a completely different situation. So, with the knowledge I’ve gained, I hope to be able to help you to understand other people's messages a little better. This is the best way to spot body language signs.

It’ll prepare you for more fruitful conversations with the people around you - be they friends, family, business associates or students.  Though I will focus on you and your partner in particular. This is the best way to spot body language signs.

How to avoid making mistakes?

It’s not helpful to attach a ‘fixed meaning’ to any particular movements as a 'sign' of something. It’s best to avoid ‘interpreting’ non-verbal signs without other ‘evidence’.

Reading body language can be a complicated business, even though we all have a natural ability to do it.  People who are deaf and have learned to use sign language rely on several ways to communicate clearly. They use hand signals, mouth the words, sign the ‘space’ they place people and objects in and move their bodies. This is the best way to spot body language signs.

Remind yourself of any messages you have recently sent.

How would the meaning of that text or email have changed if you had 'said' it with a smile or with a cheeky sense of humour? What would it have meant if you said it in an angry voice, still using the same words?  How would it have sounded in a gently challenging tone of voice, or if you had delivered in a 'straight to the point- no nonsense' kind of way?

The meaning of a face-to-face communication depends to a large extend on your body language and how you use your voice. You do have control overyour part of the ‘electronic’ communication… but the receiver may read your message in a way you did not intend! This is the best way to spot body language signs.

Bearing this in mind, why not go back over some of your recent messages, just out of interest.

Have a look at my page on how to write romantic text messages too.

What does your face say about you?

Your face communicates a great deal about how you're feeling... and often you might not even be aware of the signs you're giving off. Have a look at the video below which is beautiful throughout - interesting initially, but then utterly moving. This is the best way to spot body language signs.

 

Source: professional-counselling

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