Over 70% of the communication is non -verbal: expressions, gestures and posture transmit more than we think and learning to interpret them can improve our relationships
We like it or not, our body is a sort of silent megaphone. He also communicates when we would like to remain silent, betrays emotions that we try to suffocate and launches signs that others often catch even before we open their mouths. Have you ever perceived hostility in a room, without anyone having said a word? Or to feel to skin that a person was not sincere, even if his speech was perfect? Welcome to the wonderful world of non -verbal communicationthe silent language that tells us more than a thousand words.
The body does not mind (even when we try)
Let’s face it: we can also try to deceive with words, but the body is a bad liar. A look that escapes, a forced smile, the arms crossed like an invisible wall … they are all signs that betray what we really feel. According to some studies, Over 70% of the communication is non -verbal: It means that, even if we spoke the most fascinating language in the world, our body would continue to tell a parallel story.
And be careful: it’s not just about Aware gestures as a safe handshake or a warm hug, but also of involuntary micro-expressionssmall details that our interlocutor perceives on an unconscious level.
Gestures and signals: how to interpret body language
Now, you don’t need to be Sherlock Holmes to capture the hidden signals of others, but a little attention can help us decipher the unspoken. Here are some key gestures and their meaning:
- Look: direct visual contact indicates security, interest or even attraction. Eyes that run away? Possible discomfort or ongoing lie. What if someone stares at us too much? Be careful, because it might want impose dominance or try to uncomfortable.
- Hands: an open and relaxed gestures transmits confidence. Fingers who drum on the table? Impatience. Touch the face often? It could mean uncertainty or nervousness.
- Posture: stay straight with open shoulders indicates security. Instead, those who curl up on themselves tend to feel uncomfortable or insecure.
- The legs: if a person has crossed legs and the body addressed elsewhere, it could be mentally already gone from the conversation. Legs that move frantically? Agitation or desire to leave.
- The tone of voice: Yes, the voice is also part of non -verbal communication. A firm and clear voice is synonymous with security, while an uncertain tone can betray insecurity or emotion.
Why is it important to learn to read non -verbal communication?
Knowing how to interpret hidden signals is not only an exercise from mentalists, but a competence that can improve personal and professional relationships. Imagine a job interview: you can have the perfect curriculum, but if you sit with your curved shoulders and sweaty hands, the selector will perceive insecurity. Or think of a first appointment: you may hear a “like you” but note that the other person holds the arms folded and the bust away from yours … maybe it is appropriate not to delude yourself too much.
And let’s not forget about as ourselves we express ourselves. Often we take care to tell the right thing, without realizing that our body could tell anything else. The good news? We can learn to control it. A deep breath, a safer posture, a direct look can make the difference.
The body speaks. Let’s listen.
In a world made of words, the gestures often tell the truth. Learning to read non -verbal communication is a precious ability that can help us connect better with others, but also to get to know us more deeply. Because in the end, whether we want it or not, Our body tells us more than we imagine.
