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Five ways to communicate better
Watch your body language
Looking into a person’s eyes when they speak makes you seem trustworthy, while keeping your shoulders back and chest open gives you an air of confidence.
Don’t interrupt
Cutting people off mid-sentence is an arrogant tactic, especially while they’re talking about something sensitive. Respectfully listen to their point of view before stating your own.
Adapt your language to your audience
If you use a lot of business jargon at work, don’t expect your friends to understand it. Adjust your vocabulary to avoid coming across as condescending.
Paraphrase
Repeat what someone’s said back to them in your own words. This will help you understand exactly what they’re talking about and bring greater clarity to the conversation.
Don’t fidget
People who move their limbs around a lot are seen to have less authority. Try not to get too animated in conversations where you want to be taken seriously.
Source: May 9, 2012, 12:58 pm Rebecca Whish marieclaire
Watch your body language
Looking into a person’s eyes when they speak makes you seem trustworthy, while keeping your shoulders back and chest open gives you an air of confidence.
Don’t interrupt
Cutting people off mid-sentence is an arrogant tactic, especially while they’re talking about something sensitive. Respectfully listen to their point of view before stating your own.
Adapt your language to your audience
If you use a lot of business jargon at work, don’t expect your friends to understand it. Adjust your vocabulary to avoid coming across as condescending.
Paraphrase
Repeat what someone’s said back to them in your own words. This will help you understand exactly what they’re talking about and bring greater clarity to the conversation.
Don’t fidget
People who move their limbs around a lot are seen to have less authority. Try not to get too animated in conversations where you want to be taken seriously.
Source: May 9, 2012, 12:58 pm Rebecca Whish marieclaire