{"id":23511,"date":"2020-08-11T10:14:31","date_gmt":"2020-08-11T10:14:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.geotelecom.mx\/?p=23511"},"modified":"2025-04-02T10:36:40","modified_gmt":"2025-04-02T08:36:40","slug":"lenguaje-corporal-tu-cuerpo-dice-mas-que-tus-palabras","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geotelecom.mx\/en\/blog\/body-language-your-body-gives-more-than-your-words\/","title":{"rendered":"Body language: your body says more than your words"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Correctly interpreting what their body wanted to transmit to us. But, to what extent can it be useful to know how to interpret the other person's gestures? In this post we are going to explore some basic aspects of the <strong>body language<\/strong> and, above all, how we can apply it in meetings with our clients. We are sure that with these tips your meetings will be much more profitable \ud83d\ude09.<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geotelecom.mx\/en\/blog\/body-language-your-body-gives-more-than-your-words\/#%C2%BFQue_es_el_lenguaje_corporal\" >What is body language?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geotelecom.mx\/en\/blog\/body-language-your-body-gives-more-than-your-words\/#%C2%BFSabias_que%E2%80%A6_Datos_curiosos_sobre_el_lenguaje_corporal_que_igual_te_sorprenden\" >Did you know that...? Curious facts about body language that may surprise you.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geotelecom.mx\/en\/blog\/body-language-your-body-gives-more-than-your-words\/#Tips_para_aplicar_en_nuestras_reuniones_de_negocios\" >Tips to apply in our business meetings.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.geotelecom.mx\/en\/blog\/body-language-your-body-gives-more-than-your-words\/#El_lenguaje_corporal_en_la_mesa_donde_sentarnos_para_causar_una_mejor_impresion\" >Body language at the table: where to sit to make the best impression.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_es_el_lenguaje_corporal\"><\/span>What is body language?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Body language is a form of communication<strong>nonverbal<\/strong>based on gestures, postures, movements of the body and face in order to<strong>transmit information<\/strong>. That is, everything that does not involve the use of words to communicate. There are<strong>seven channels of body language<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>Appearance<\/em>The way we dress, the way we take care of our beard or the make-up we wear already give a lot of basic information about our<strong> character<\/strong> y <strong>personality<\/strong>.<\/li><li><em>Facial expressions<\/em>The face is the mirror of the soul\" is a very common saying with a very solid scientific basis. Both the <strong>facial expressions<\/strong>\u00a0like those \"<strong>microgestures<\/strong>\"We are sure that we have heard of them on more than one occasion and that they give away our reactions to certain stimuli.<\/li><li><em>Positions<\/em>standing, arms folded, legs apart or together... in conversation <b>your body position<\/b>\u00a0(or your partner's) conveys a lot. We'll get into this in more depth soon.<\/li><li><em>Gestures<\/em>Are you one of those who<strong> gesticulates<\/strong> Do you prefer to talk a lot, or do you prefer to remain as still as possible? This indicates that you may be a very nervous person... or that you have nerves of steel.<\/li><li><em>Paralanguage<\/em>: the <strong>intonation<\/strong>the <strong>speed<\/strong>the different <strong>accents<\/strong> depending on your background or pronunciation can reveal a lot about you.<\/li><li><em>Proxemics: e<\/em>s, the use that we make of our <strong>personal space<\/strong>. As we will see, this is something that varies greatly across cultures and even within the same culture not everyone has the same perception of interpersonal distance.<\/li><li><em>Haptics<\/em>Everything based on the <strong>tact<\/strong>: way of playing, duration, places, etc.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFSabias_que%E2%80%A6_Datos_curiosos_sobre_el_lenguaje_corporal_que_igual_te_sorprenden\"><\/span>Did you know that...? Curious facts about body language that may surprise you.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The human body is vast and extensive in all its forms, as is the functioning of our brain. There is still much to be discovered, and thanks to the <strong>psychology<\/strong> Many advances have been made in behavioral science. Do you want to look like a real body language guru? Surprise your visitors with data like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Less than 5% of the population recognize their own palm of the hand in a photograph<\/strong>It is surprising, because we are all sure we know our anatomy perfectly, but nothing could be further from the truth. The palm of the hand is so complex that very few people would recognize their own palm if they were presented with several photos of different models.<\/li><li><strong>The 93% of our message contains non-verbal elements<\/strong>: That is to say,<strong> only 7% of what we say are words.<\/strong>. It is very little, isn't it? Perhaps that is why experts say that it is very important to work on other areas and not just the content of our message if we really want to convey something to our audience.<\/li><li><strong>You have four minutes to make a good first impression<\/strong>. And no matter how hard you try,<strong> you will only get one chance<\/strong>. Unconsciously, we evaluate people we have just met on many levels: cognitive (whether they are intelligent or not), emotional (mood), whether they are a potential threat or not, attractiveness, etc.<\/li><li><strong>Women are better at reading body language<\/strong>It is due to a <strong>evolutionary issue<\/strong>. Women are more familiar with body gestures because biologically speaking they are in charge of gestation and giving birth to babies. In addition, since prehistoric times they have been in charge of taking care of the youngest children, which is why they know how to<strong> to interpret the first time<\/strong> if they want to eat, sleep, if they feel pain, etc.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_para_aplicar_en_nuestras_reuniones_de_negocios\"><\/span>Tips to apply in our business meetings.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Surely more than once you have been told to take care of your dress, your gestures and your way of speaking when you are going to speak in public or when you are going to make an important presentation. Have you noticed which are the most heard comments? <strong>\"Smile openly<\/strong>&#8220;, &#8220;<strong>don't fold your arms<\/strong>\"are some of the most common expressions. The truth is that to make a good impression you really only need a few <strong>tips<\/strong> very simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Smile<\/strong>with a sincere smile (i.e., wide, wrinkling the eyes and openly showing the teeth). It has been proven that <strong>the more smiling someone is, the more attractive he or she is to the receiver.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Shake hands as hard as you shake hands with the same strength you receive<\/strong>Handshakes are the most common form of greeting in a business meeting. Always shake hands in the handshake position. <strong>vertical<\/strong> (never tilt the palm up or down) and <strong>never tighten more than what your partner tightens.<\/strong>. You will convey respect and confidence.<\/li><li><strong>Respect their personal space<\/strong>: we will see later <strong>how to apply it on a table<\/strong>. Some cultures require more personal space than others. Always be respectful of this issue, <strong>never be the first to approach. <\/strong>Let the other person take the first step.<\/li><li><strong>Imitates<\/strong><strong>respectful, respectful gestures<\/strong>We are not talking about that child's play when they make fun, it is something more backed up by science. When two people have a close bond,<strong> their body gestures<\/strong> (always unconsciously) <strong>are often very similar<\/strong>. When it comes to meeting someone, if he or she sees the<strong>reflected<\/strong> their movements on another person, <strong>will feel more appreciated and his or her sense of trust in you will increase.<\/strong>. Give it a try, you'll be surprised how well it works.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"El_lenguaje_corporal_en_la_mesa_donde_sentarnos_para_causar_una_mejor_impresion\"><\/span>Body language at the table: where to sit to make the best impression.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems like a trivial matter, but if you look at business meetings, each person sits down <strong>according to the role to be played<\/strong> in the meeting and of the <strong>degree of confidence<\/strong> among those present. The authors who best deal with this subject are <strong>Australian married couple Allan and Barbara Pease<\/strong>authors of several<em>best-sellers<strong><\/strong><\/em>The following illustration is taken from the book \"The World's Best Practices in the field\". In the following illustration, taken from the book<em>Body language: how to interpret others through gestures<\/em>by Allan Pease and Barbara Pease (2014), we can see the different positions that can be held depending on where A sits and what they mean:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>Have you ever heard of what it means to be in one seat or the other? From now on, try consciously positioning your clients and colleagues in your meetings. As you can see, many of the mental processes we go through when we make decisions are\u00a0<strong>completely unaware<\/strong>even if we have the feeling that we have been perfectly rational.<br>As you have seen, body language is a very broad and interesting field with a multitude of applications in business, politics, interpersonal relationships, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever tried these tips? Tell us about them in the comments!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Correctly interpreting what their body wanted to transmit to us. But, to what extent can it be useful to know how to interpret the other person's gestures? In this post we are going to investigate some basic aspects of body language and, above all, how we can apply it in meetings with our clients. Surely with these tips your meetings will be much more profitable \ud83d\ude09 What is body language? Body language is a form of non-verbal communication, based on gestures, postures, body and face movements to transmit information. That is, everything that does not involve the use of words to communicate. There are seven channels of body language: Appearance: the way we dress, the way we take care of our beard or the make-up we wear already gives a lot of basic information about our character and personality. Facial expressions: \"The face is the mirror of the soul\" is a very common saying with a very solid scientific basis. Both facial expressions and those \"micro gestures\" that we have surely heard about on more than one occasion give away our reactions to certain stimuli. Postures: standing, arms crossed, legs apart or together... in a conversation the position of your body (or that of your partner) transmits a lot. We will go into this in more detail soon. Gestures: are you one of those who gesticulates a lot when talking or do you prefer to remain as still as possible? This indicates that you may be a very nervous person... or that you have nerves of steel. Paralanguage: intonation, speed, different accents depending on where you come from or pronunciation can reveal a lot about you. Proxemics: that is, the use we make of our personal space. As we will see, this is something that varies a lot between cultures and even in the same culture not everyone has the same perception of interpersonal distance. Haptic: Everything based on touch: touching, duration, places, etc. Did you know that...? Fun facts about body language that may surprise you. The human body is vast and extensive in all its forms, as well as the functioning of our brain. There is still much to discover and thanks to psychology many advances have been made in the science of behavior. Do you want to be authentic gurus of body language? Surprise your visitors with data like this: Less than 5% of the population recognizes their own palm in a photograph: Surprising, as we are all sure we know our anatomy perfectly, but nothing could be further from the truth. The palm of the hand is so complex that very few people would recognize their own palm if presented with several photos of various models. 93% of our message contains non-verbal elements: That is, only 7% of what we say is made up of words. That's very little, isn't it? Perhaps that is why experts say that it is very important to work on other areas and not just the content of our message if we really want to convey something to our audience. You have four minutes to make a good first impression. And no matter how hard you try, you only get one chance. Unconsciously, we evaluate people we have just met on many levels: cognitive (whether or not they are intelligent), emotional (mood), whether or not they are a potential threat, attractiveness, etc. Women read body language better: This is due to an evolutionary issue. Women are more familiar with body gestures because biologically speaking they are in charge of gestation and giving birth to babies. In addition, since prehistoric times they have been in charge of taking care of the little ones, hence they know how to interpret if they want to eat, sleep, if they feel pain, etc. Tips to apply in our business meetings. Surely more than once you have been told to take care of your dress, your gestures and your way of speaking when you are going to speak in public or when you are going to make an important presentation. Have you noticed which are the most heard comments? \"Smile openly\", \"don't cross your arms\" are some of the most frequently heard expressions. The truth is that to make a good impression you really only need a few simple tips: Smile: with a sincere smile (i.e., wide, crinkling your eyes and openly showing your teeth). It has been proven that the more smiling someone is, the more attractive they are to the receiver. Shake hands as hard as you shake hands: handshakes are the most common form of greeting in a business meeting. Always shake hands in an upright position (never tilt your palm up or down) and never shake hands tighter than your partner. You will convey respect and confidence. Respect their personal space: we will see later how to apply this at a table. Some cultures require more personal space than others. Always be respectful in this regard, never be the first to approach. Let the other person take the first step. Imitate, always within the respect, their gestures: we are not talking about that child's play when they make fun, it is something more supported by science. When two people have a close bond, their body gestures (always unconsciously) are usually very similar. When getting to know someone, if they reflect your movements on another person, they will feel more appreciated and their sense of trust with you will increase. Try it, you will be surprised how well it works. Body language at the table: where to sit to make the best impression. It seems a trivial matter, but if you look at business meetings, each person sits according to the role they are going to play in the meeting and the degree of trust among those present. The authors who best deal with this subject are the Australian couple Allan and Barbara Pease, authors of several best-sellers worldwide on this subject and highly recommended if you want to delve deeper into the field. 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