4. Have a good handshake
A firm handshake will always make a good first impression. Reach out vertically and meet the other person’s hand in the middle. Don’t squeeze too hard or leave your arm there hanging like a dead fish.
If your hand is sweating, quickly wipe it off. If you want to be perceived as confident, avoid the ”alligator arm”, which means that your arm is attached to your elbow when you reach for the handshake.
5. Be mindful of this power play
There are cases when power plays are really important. But in other situations, including a job interview, for instance, it’s best to appear self-assured, but still humble. Experts say that a simple gesture such as putting the fingertips of both hands together so that it creates a triangular shape (also known as steepling), can seem both powerful and arrogant.
When you are a professional in a particular domain, for instance, steepling can make you seem more credible and smart. This type of body language is often used by important individuals, such as CEOs.
If you do this type of gesture when you’re in a room full of experts, for instance, and you don’t have the same knowledge they have, you might give off the impression that you are arrogant and it also might irritate the people around you.
6. Have a good mindset
One of the easiest things you can do if you want to be seen as a friendly yet professional person is to have a good mindset. Before you enter a room, whether it’s work-related or a social event, try to think positively about everyone there.
This will help you come up with several conversation topics and you’re more likely to enjoy the time you spent there. Moreover, this simple trick will assure you that you have a relaxed body posture, a friendly gaze, and a smiling face.
When you make someone feel good in your presence, they will be okay with going an extra mile for you and help you in the future.
…What do you think about these simple body languages that can make you more successful in different areas of your life? Tell us in the comments down below!
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