Practical tips to improve nonverbal communication

It is very important to have good nonverbal communication skill since it will relate to the development of individual positive interpersonal relationship which is in fact one of key success factors for our career.

Communication experts offer the following tips to improve nonverbal communication skills.

Positive Nonverbal Actions that help communication

• Maintaining appropriate eye contact.
• Occasionally using affirmative nods to indicate agreement.
• Smiling and show interest.
• Leaning slightly toward the speaker.
• Keeping your voice low and relaxed.
• Being aware of your facial expression.

Actions to avoid

• Licking your lips or playing with your hair or mustache.
• Turning away from the person you are communicating with.
• Closing your eyes and displaying uninterested facial expressions such as yawning.
• Excessively moving in your chair or tapping your feet.
• Using an unpleasant tone and speaking too quickly or too slowly.
• Biting your nails, picking your teeth, and constantly adjusting your glasses.

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