{"id":4072,"date":"2014-06-27T21:45:45","date_gmt":"2014-06-27T11:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/?p=4072"},"modified":"2014-06-27T21:46:19","modified_gmt":"2014-06-27T11:46:19","slug":"training-body-language-sydney-body-language-signs-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pdtraining.com.au\/blog\/body-language-training-workshop\/training-body-language-sydney-body-language-signs-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"Training in Body Language in Sydney: Body Language Signs to Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><strong>There are many body language signals that express negativity, and are best avoided.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"figure alignright\"><a href=\"\/courses\/body-language-training-course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"\/courses\/body-language-training-course\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Body Language Training Course in Sydney\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/photodune-3806199-stress-xs-202x300.jpg\" alt=\"Body Language Training Course from pdtraining available in Sydney\" width=\"202\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><figcaption>Avoid negative expressions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">To develop understanding and skills in body language, consider joining <a title=\"Body Language Training Classes\" href=\"\/courses\/body-language-training-course\" target=\"_blank\">Body Language Training Course<\/a> from pdtraining available in Sydney and other cities in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Body language can express as many emotions as <a title=\"Communication Skills Training Course\" href=\"\/courses\/communication-skills-workplace-training-courses-are-delivered-by-pdtrainings-communication-skills-training-specialists-in-brisbane-sydney-melbourne-adelaide-and-australia-wide\" target=\"_blank\">verbal communication<\/a> can. While we do not allow ourselves to say bad words to others, we often do not check ourselves when our facial expressions, gestures or body movements express negativity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Some of the body language signs that you must avoid include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">1. Crossing your hands or legs<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Crossing your hands or legs is a stance that expresses resistance and defense. It tells the other person that you are not comfortable and are holding yourself back.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">2. Rolling your eyes<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many people get into the habit of rolling their eyes. As a person is making eye contact with you while having a conversation, rolling of eyes is easily noticed and is offensive to the other person.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">3. Stroking your hair while talking<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you are talking to someone, they expect your full attention. If you are stroking your hair, rubbing your hands, inspecting your fingernails or fiddling with something while conversing, it tells the other person that you are not interested in talking to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">4. Turning your body away<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">If you are talking to a person and you turn your body away as if to go, it indicates that you wish to end the <a title=\"Managing Difficult Conversations Course\" href=\"\/courses\/managing-difficult-conversations-course\" target=\"_blank\">conversation<\/a>. If the other person picks up this signal, it will not be pleasant at all.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">5. Fake smiles<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A person can easily identify a fake smile from an authentic smile. If you do not feel like smiling but want to welcome the other person or show appreciation, you may use words or another gesture such as a slight bow to express likeness, gratitude, etc. In short, replace a fake smile with an authentic gesture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">6. Excessive movements<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Many people when they are nervous begin to make excessive movements such as hurriedly walking, talking fast or making exaggerated hand gestures. When you are nervous, know which signs you usually make that express your nervousness and control them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">7. Tapping your fingers or foot<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When a person begins to tap their fingers or foot, it means that s\/he is disinterested in the conversation, is impatient or is nervous. Avoid tapping your fingers or foot when the other person does not know you well and can interpret the sign negatively.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">8. Slouched shoulders and bad posture<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A person with a good posture is seen as confident and smart. Conversely, a person with a bad posture, especially with slouched shoulders, shows that s\/he lacks self-confidence. Try to improve your posture by exercising regularly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">9. Avoiding eye contact<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When conversing with others, we must look them in the eyes. A person that avoids eye contact reveals that s\/he is nervous and lacks <a title=\"Assertiveness and Self Confidence Training\" href=\"\/courses\/assertiveness-and-self-confidence-training\" target=\"_blank\">confidence<\/a>. Never stare at the person, but pay attention to what they are saying while holding eye contact.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">10. Touching the back of your head, nose, ears<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When you repeatedly touch the nape of your neck, nose or ears, it shows that you are nervous. If you find yourself doing that, take deep breaths and try to relax. Comforting thoughts, moving to a familiar place or person, and thinking about the larger picture can help you to cope with nervousness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\"><a title=\"\/blog\/assertiveness-training\/assertiveness-confidence-training-brisbane-developing-self-confidence-benefits\/\" href=\"\/blog\/assertiveness-training\/assertiveness-confidence-training-brisbane-developing-self-confidence-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\">Related Article&#8230;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s2\"><a href=\"\/pd-training-reviews\"><b>Pdtraining<\/b><\/a><\/span><span class=\"s3\"><b> delivers 1000\u2019s of professional development courses each year in Brisbane, Sydney, Parramatta, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth, so you can be assured your training will be delivered by a qualified and experienced trainer.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"s3\"><b>All public\u00a0<a title=\"Body Language Training Classes\" href=\"\/courses\/body-language-training-course\" target=\"_blank\">Body Language Training<\/a><\/b><b>\u00a0courses include am\/pm tea, lunch, printed courseware and a certificate of completion.\u00a0 Customised courses are available upon request so please contact pdtraining on\u00a01300 121 400 to learn more.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are many body language signals that express negativity, and are best avoided. To develop understanding and skills in body language, consider joining Body Language Training Course from pdtraining available in Sydney and other cities in Australia. Body language can express as many emotions as verbal communication can. 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