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I agree with M's Ghada answers, thanks.
That might come across, the difference between the words we speak and our understanding of what other people are saying and that comes from non-verbal communication, otherwise known as "body language. So you can deliver an idea that you can't deliver verbally " by developing your awareness of the signs and signals of body language, you can more easily understand other people, and more effectively communicate with them.
Actually, there are sometimes subtle and sometimes not so subtle movements, gestures, facial expressions and even shifts in our whole bodies that indicate something is going on. The way we talk, walk, sit and stand all say something about us, and whatever is happening on the inside can be reflected on the outside. So we must becoming more aware of this body language and understanding what it might mean, we can learn to read people more easily. This puts you in a better position to communicate effectively with them. What's more, by increasing your understanding of others, you can also become more aware of the messages that you convey to them.
There are times when we send mixed messages we say one thing yet our body language reveals something different. This non-verbal language will affect how we act and react to others, and how they react to us. I would like to give you an example about situation in which we communicate non-verbally, so that you can use these signs and signals to communicate more effectively.
First Impressions and ConfidenceRecall a time when you met someone new at work or think about the last time you watched a speaker deliver a presentation. What were your first impressions ? Did you sense confidence or a lack of confidence in them? Did you want to associate with them or not? Were you convinced by them? Did they stride into the room, engage you and maintain eye contact or were they tentative, shuffling towards you with eyes averted, before sliding into a chair? What about their handshake – firm and strong or weak and limp?
Moving along in the conversation, did they maintain solid eye contact or were they frequently looking away? Did their face appear relaxed or was it tight and tense? What about their hand and arm movements? Were their gestures wide, flowing and open or were they tight, jerky and closed? As you observe others, you can identify some common signs and signals that give away whether they are feeling confident or not. Typical things to look for in confident people include:
· Posture – standing tall with shoulders back.
· Eye contact – solid with a "smiling" face.
· Gestures with hands and arms – purposeful and deliberate.
· Speech – slow and clear.
· Tone of voice – moderate to low.
As well as deciphering other people's body language, you can use this knowledge to convey feelings that you're not actually experiencing.
For example, if I am about to enter into a call with physician to describe a medical product where I am not as confident as I'd like to be, such as giving a big presentation or attending an important meeting, I can adopt these "confidence" signs and signals to project confidence.
In addition to the answers, I would like to add that you should search about your idea to see if it could be transmitted non-verbally !
Doing so, you should be able to find the right gestures and signal to properly transmit your idea !
Thank You
Just point finger to your toung and shake head . that's it .
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
I just keep my left hand on my chest, bend a little of my head to show that i feel sorry and to show my other right hand to my mouth to show that i cant speak.
1. To boost your confidence, assume a power poseResearch at Harvard and Columbia Business Schools shows that simply holding your body in expansive, “high-power” poses (leaning back with hands behind the head and feet up on a desk, or standing with legs and arms stretched wide open) for as little as two minutes stimulates higher levels of testosterone—the hormone linked to power and dominance—and lower levels of cortisol, a stress hormone.
Try this when you’re feeling tentative but want to appear confident. In addition to causing hormonal shifts in both males and females, these poses lead to increased feelings of power and a higher tolerance for risk. The study also found that people are more often influenced by how they feel about you than by what you're saying.
2. To increase participation, look like you’re listeningIf you want people to speak up, don’t multitask while they do. Avoid the temptation to check your text messages, check your watch, or check out how the other participants are reacting. Instead, focus on those who are speaking by turning your head and torso to face them directly and by making eye contact. Leaning forward, nodding, and tilting your head are other nonverbal ways to show you’re engaged and paying attention. It’s important to hear people. It’s just as important to make sure they know you are listening.
3. To encourage collaboration, remove barriersPhysical obstructions are especially detrimental to collaborative efforts. Take away anything that blocks your view or forms a barrier between you and the rest of the team. Even during a coffee break, be aware that you may create a barrier by holding your cup and saucer in a way that seems deliberately to block your body or distance you from others. A senior executive told me he could evaluate his team’s comfort by how high they held their coffee cups. It was his observation that the more insecure individuals felt, the higher they held their coffee. People with their hands held at waist level were more comfortable than those with hands chest high. 4. To connect instantly with someone, shake handsTouch is the most primitive and powerful nonverbal cue. Touching someone on the arm, hand, or shoulder for as little as 1/40 of a second creates a human bond. In the workplace, physical touch and warmth are established through the handshaking tradition, and this tactile contact makes a lasting and positive impression. A study on handshakes by the Income Center for Trade Shows showed that people are two times more likely to remember you if you shake hands with them. The trade show researchers also found that people react to those with whom they shake hands by being more open and friendly.
5. To stimulate good feelings, smileA genuine smile not only stimulates your own sense of well-being, it also tells those around you that you are approachable, cooperative, and trustworthy. A genuine smile comes on slowly, crinkles the eyes, lights up the face, and fades away slowly. Most importantly, smiling directly influences how other people respond to you. When you smile at someone, they almost always smile in return. And, because facial expressions trigger corresponding feelings, the smile you get back actually changes that person’s emotional state in a positive way.
6. To show agreement, mirror expressions and posturesWhen clients or business colleagues unconsciously imitate your body language, it’s their way of nonverbally saying that they like or agree with you. When you mirror other people with intent, it can be an important part of building rapport and nurturing feelings of mutuality. Mirroring starts by observing a person’s facial and body gestures and then subtly letting your body take on similar expressions and postures. Doing so will make the other person feel understood and accepted. 7. To improve your speech, use your handsBrain imaging has shown that a region called Broca’s area, which is important for speech production, is active not only when we’re talking, but when we wave our hands. Since gesture is integrally linked to speech, gesturing as we talk can actually power up our thinking. Whenever I encourage executives and others to incorporate gestures into their deliveries, I consistently find that their verbal content improves. Experiment with this and you’ll find that the physical act of gesturing helps you form clearer thoughts and speak in tighter sentences with more declarative language. 8. To learn the truth, watch people’s feetWhen people try to control their body language, they focus primarily on facial expressions, body postures, and hand/arm gestures. Since the legs and feet are left unrehearsed, they are also where the truth can most often be found. Under stress, people will often display nervousness and anxiety through increased foot movements. Feet will fidget, shuffle, and wind around each other or around the furniture. Feet will stretch and curl to relieve tension, or even kick out in a miniaturized attempt to run away. Studies show that observers have greater success judging a person’s real emotional state when they can see the entire body. You may not know it, but instinctively you’ve been reacting to foot gestures all your life. 9. To sound authoritative, keep your voice downBefore a speech or important telephone call, allow your voice to relax into its optimal pitch (a technique I learned from a speech therapist) by keeping your lips together and making the sounds “um hum, um hum, um hum.” And if you are a female, watch that your voice doesn’t rise at the ends of sentences as if you are asking a question or seeking approval. Instead, when stating your opinion, use the authoritative arc, in which your voice starts on one note, rises in pitch through the sentence and drops back down at the end. 10. To improve your memory, uncross your arms and legsBody language researchers Allan and Barbara Pease report a fascinating finding from one of their studies: When a group of volunteers attended a lecture and sat with unfolded arms and legs, they remembered 38% more than a group that attended the same lecture and sat with folded arms and legs. To improve your retention, uncross your arms and legs. If you see your audience exhibiting defensive body language, change tactics, take a break, or get them to move—and don’t try to persuade them until their bodies open up. If you follow these 10 simple and powerful body language tips, I guarantee you’ll increase your nonverbal impact in the workplace. To improve your communication skills overall
Deep thinking in it, and focus in idea, use your hands and eyes to move with your mind
BY GIVING MOTIVATING GESTURE BY USING HANDS AND FACIAL EXPRESSION.
