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Just because you dont say anything doesnt mean that you arent communicating. In fact non-verbal communication is one of the strongest forms of communication there is.
When you meet someone they already have an opinion of you before you even open your mouth. Something to think about isnt it? Next time you see someone you dont know, see how you form an opinion about him or her before you meet them.
"Just because you dont say anything doesnt mean that you arent communicating..."
These are some of the areas of non-verbal communication we take into consideration when we meet someone:
Clothes.
First of all we notice what theyre wearing. Even if we dont consciously look at the details of a persons clothes whether theyre dressed casually, structured, business style, expensive tastes, well co-ordinated, it tells us something about a person.
How they walk.
Do they look confident, easy going, tentative, thoughtful, and perhaps shy? Do they have their head down or are they looking straight ahead. Someones walk and stance says a lot about how self-assured they are as a person and how comfortable they feel in that particular setting.
Smile.
Its been said that how we feel on the inside and the type of person we are shows on our face. Some people are naturally smiley people others have a gruff exterior. Those who smile are considered more approachable than those who dont. It can be an indication of how friendly they are.
Facial expressions.
The expression on ones face can relate to how they are feeling at that time. For example they may be happy, sad, angry, upset, excited or thoughtful. Or if they are blushing they could be shy or embarrassed.
Handshake.
Handshakes can vary between strong, weak, clammy and they all say something about the person.
Head nodding.
When someone nods his or her head it can indicate yes or no, or just that they are listening. It can also be a form of showing empathy to someone showing them you understand and feel for them about what they are going through.
Touching.
Touching someone gently can also show empathy or show them that you are friendly and open to being their friend.
Body Language.
There are many forms of body language that say something about that you are. They way you stand, the position of your arms, you may shrug your shoulders which can say you dont know or dont care.
The list is endless, however these are a few points for you to consider next time you meet someone and consider your own non verbal forms of communication which you show others.
By Jennifer Angel
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