Read 'em like a book
by Sean Kim
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(Sean Kim is the founder of rypeapp.com, a language learning
platform helping people speak fluently in any language
faster. He’s also a blogger at http://thegrowthlist.com and
a frequent contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine, Huffington
Post, The Next Web, TIME, and more) Graphic - Unsplash.com
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Learning how to read and interpret body language may be one of the
most important things you can learn to become a better communicator.
According to Psychology Today, there have been two studies found to
claim that 55% of communication is body language, 38% is tone of voice,
and only 7% is the actual words spoken. What we say may not nearly
matter as how we use our body language to present ourselves.
This is great news, especially if you're an introvert, learning a new
language, or travelling to a foreign country.
But more importantly, reading body language can help you get in the
mind of the person you're speaking with.
Understanding how to read body language can show you if someone is
feeling uncomfortable, interested in you, or even lying to you. It's a
powerful tool that applies to anything we do in our personal and
professional lives.
So how does one interpret body language? This infographic from
Business Insider shows the most common facial gestures, expressions, and
body positioning you'll face in your daily encounters.
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