Posture & Nonverbal Communication

What you say is more than the words that come out of your mouth. Posture and how
you move your body are important elements of nonverbal communication, which can
affect how you are perceived by others. The HelpGuide.org article "Nonverbal
Communication" notes that body language may reveal even more about a person than
verbal communication does. Being aware of your posture can help you make the right
impression in many areas of your life.
Open Posture

Open posture portrays friendliness and positivity. In an open position, your feet are
spread wide and the palms of your hands are facing outward. The University of
Northern Iowa College of Business Administration notes that people with open postures
are perceived as being more persuasive than those with other postures. To achieve an
open posture, sit or stand up straight with your head raised, and keep your chest and
abdomen exposed, advises the article "Body Language." Combine this pose with a
relaxed facial expression and good eye contact to come across as approachable and
composed. During conversation, keep your body facing toward the other person.
Closed Posture

Crossing your arms across your chest, crossing your legs away from someone, sitting in
a hunched forward position, showing the backs of your hands and clenching your fists
are all signs of closed posture. The University of Northern Iowa College of Business
Administration notes that a closed posture may give the impression of boredom, hostility
or detachment.
Confident Posture

If you want to come across as confident, even if you are feeling anxious, stressed or
nervous, make subtle changes to your posture. Pull yourself up to your full height, hold
your head high and keep your gaze at eye level, advises body language expert Judi
James tells Fran Creffield in "5 Body Language Signals and What They Mean." Pull
your shoulders back and keep your arms and legs relaxed by your sides.
Postural Echoing

Judi James highlights the important of postural echoing, or "mirroring," when trying to
attract someone in the "The Guardian." This is a subtle but highly effective flirting
technique. Observe and imitate the other person's style and pace of movement. For
example, if the other person leans against the wall, do the same. If you want to know if
you are on the same wavelength as another person, make a few adjustments to your
posture and see how the other person reacts, suggests sex and relationship expert
Tracey Cox in "Cosmopolitan."
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