身体语言在交流中的重要性英文.docx

The Importance of Body Language in Communication身体语言在交流中的重要性 When working with other people, verbal communication is only one way that you show others emotion, approval, disappointment and confidence. How you walk, how you position yourself when talking and how you use your facial expression are all cues that other people rely on when making assessmentsabout your abilities and current state of mind. Using Body Language in the Workplace The more you understand body language and its affect on others, the better you will be in communicating with co-workers, bosses, clients, vendors and others you encounter during the day. By making simple adjustments to your posture, facial expressionsand mannerisms, you can improve the way others view you. Assessing how people view you is necessary in order to make changes. Ask those around you whose opinion you can trust to determine where improvements need to be made. Adjustments can include the following: * Maintaining a relaxed posture while walking or during a meeting. Relaxed posture indicates youre comfortable in your surroundings and not under stress. Even if you experience stress while working on a project, when you reduce the appearanceof stress, those around you will feel more comfortable and will have more faith in your abilities to lead, delegate responsibility and manage the project. * Mannerisms such as fidgeting, moving around a room while talking, breaking eye contact with others frequently and other bodily quirks you have can be seen as a distraction to those around you. These mannerisms can make you appear anxious, unprepared, unorganized, and stressed even if youre not. Learn how to control these mannerisms by taking note of when they occur, how often they occur, and consider ways to alter them. Many times, mannerisms are just old habits that need to be broken. * Learning how to control your facial expressions can help you become more successful in the workplace. If people often ask if youre upset or angry, it ma