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| Importance of Body Language |
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Lots of studies have tried to determine the role of body language in communication
The most popular study was done by Dr. Albert Mehrabian at UCLA in the 1960’s |
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| Importance of Body Language |
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Mehrabian concluded that body language makes up 55% of communication
The methodology to arrive at an exact percentage had been disputed, but what is clear is that body language is incredibly important |
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Avoid:
Swaying
Fidgeting
Being stiff |
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| The head and face are the most effective instruments of gesture |
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| Of the head and face, the eyes are the most important for communication |
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| What you do with your hands is important |
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| Gestures involve the whole body |
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