Tips from March 3, 2010
The Small Business tips today discuss nonverbal communication.
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Smile! Showing your pearly whites invites people to your conversation.
It also generates a positive vibe and environment to share ideas.
- Eye
contact is crucial. It shows that you are paying attention to what is
going on around you, and that you are listening to the conversation.
Eye contact will engage others to interact with you in conversation as
well.
- Stop fidgeting! Nervous hand gestures, such a foot
tapping, folding hands over chest, hair twirling, or just anything
awkward will generate negativity and uneasiness in others.
- Nod
your head while others are talking. They will know you are listening,
and acknowledging that you understand what is taking place.
Daily Overview: You can communicate to the world without speaking. Keep
these nonverbal cues in check the next time you are speaking.
We post these small business tips to our employee's Twitter account each day, Monday through Friday. This is a reposting of those tips.
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