Understanding Non-verbal Signals, self development skills

Imagine what you think of a person if he is

slouched and looking at the ground while walking.

In contrast 
Consider a military

general who walks so upright he looks bigger and stronger than what he really is.

Which one looks more confident?

• Posture includes the state of the body and body movements over time. 
• Ability in reading other people’s posture and interpret it can lead to a wealth of information about that person. 
• Since many non-verbal signals are unconsciously delivered, they can be a great source in addition to what a person verbally says in understanding a person’s thoughts and feelings.

In general, various signals can be divided to the following categories:
•Posture. General body structure held in a certain way.

•Bearing. Orientation of the body.
•Body Movement. Movement over time.
•Stance. The way a person stands.
•Gestures. Expressions using arms, hands and legs.
•Facial Expressions. Expressions using face.
•Eyes. Eye movements.
•Touch. Touch and personal space.
•Voice. Tone and pitch of voice as well as speed of verbal speech.