In conversation, sometimes it's less important what we say, and more important is what we say. Therefore, if we want to present ourselves professionally during a business conversation, we should pay attention to body language.
Nonverbal communication between people is a science called kinetics. He examines how a man uses gestures and facial expressions to convey information. Reading body speech is also one of the areas of social psychology. However, in order to make a better impression on your interviewers during online meetings you do not need to carefully study these teachings. Just remember some principles about posture, gestures, and facial expressions.
Right camera setting
The camera should be set in such a way that not only the face, but also the arms and half of the body are visible. This will allow the caller to observe body language. The best solution is to set the lens to eye height. To do so, it is worth putting your laptop on a special platform or books.
It is not recommended to set the camera too close to the face, as objects with wide angle of view are distorted. To make the face in the camera look favorable, avoid showing it from the bottom. Such a perspective makes the camera visible, among others, rollers under the chin and closed eyes.
Seating – body posture
The way you sit can tell a lot about a person. It is worth sitting comfortably and putting both feet on the ground. That'll keep the body from being too tense. Elbows should not be placed on the torso itself. That might suggest a lack of confidence. It is worth noting the attitude itself and trying to be upright. Leaning forward will make the face disproportionately large compared to the figure. The deflection on the chair backwards can be perceived as disrespectful.
Gesticisation
The gestures are a key element of body speech. They should support, reinforce the words spoken. In addition, gestures indicate active listening to another person. To make the recipient understand that the conversation is interesting, you can nod your head or slightly turn your ear towards it.
Gesticization also aims to convey certain emotions. These are so important during online business meetings as they attract attention and expressive people are perceived better. What gestures should I use? You should use one that fits in the frame. Movements should be less rampant than those made during a traditional conversation.
Excessive expression will be a disstress – it will distract from the message. To present yourself well, do not touch your face with your hands. This behavior indicates a dull conversation and lack of commitment. In addition, it reduces its speech apparatus, which makes reception worse. The hands signal attitude towards the caller.
Backed on the chest will be read as defensive posture, so it is better to gently lift them above the desk top. By holding an object in your hand, you should not move it too much, as this shows your stress and distracts your listeners. It is worth eliminating from its repertoire the gesture of tapping your fingers on the table.
It means impatience. At the end of the meeting you can lean your elbows against the table, and raise your hands above the desk and fold into a triangle. This gesture means that you have control of the situation and it is time for summary.
Visual contact
Eye contact is used to establish a relationship with the recipient. The look shows that a person is not afraid of what is being said and willing to bear responsibility. Furthermore, looking at the interviewer shows him that the conversation is interesting and worthy of attention. Eyesight emphasizes the seriousness of the matter.
Eye contact shouldn't be too intense. Looking in the eyes longer than by 10 seconds may cause discomfort in the other person. Therefore, it is worth taking notes with you and looking at them once in a while. A conversation without eyesight, will feel more comfortable and will be able to explain the issue better.
The quoted caller will be received as prepared and professional.
Mimika
It is not always known why you immediately like or dislike someone. Instinct is responsible for this – intuitive reactions to signals sent by the body, especially the face. It's where all the emotional states paint. Fast lifting of the eyebrows is a sign of surprise.
This is one of the reactions used to draw attention or to show sympathy to someone. This gesture can also signal disbelief or interest in conversation. Lifting only one eyebrow – a slight surprise, understanding or curiosity. If the movement is slow and accompanied by a curvature of the head, it signals opposition.
Biteing your lips with your teeth proves nervous or afraid. A slightly wrinkled forehead, with delicate horizontal furrows, often means that a man is thinking of something he has seen.