The whole world is obsessed with words and verbal communication. Many incorrectly believe that words make up the majority of communication. Actually, however, 55% of communication is body language and only 7% words. That fact makes one thing undeniably clear: if you want to have effective communication skills you need good body language skills.

What exactly are good body language skills? Body language is a very large subject, but let’s take a look at some of the best ways in which good body language can improve communication.

How to Use Good Body Language

Using Good Body Language for Conflict Resolution:

Bad body language can cause conflict even when you don’t say anything wrong. This fact perplexes many people who believe they are getting into arguments without reason. If this is you, correct your body language by making sure you::

• Do not show your lower teeth

• Do not fidget with your hair or face

• Do not tap on objects

• Do not clench your fists

• Do not cross your arms over your chest

Friendliness:

Good body language can create an image of friendliness which makes othes feel comfortable approaching you and talking to you. For friendly body language:

• Don’t hold your arms or any object in front of yourself
• Use your hands to gesture when speaking
• Point your feet and belly button towards the other person. This shows interest in them.
• Smile occasionally
• Mirror the other person’s body language

• This is a selection of some of the benefits of good body language. Begin using these tips today and you will notice a significant improvement in your relationships in both personal and professional life.

  Good Dating Body Language:

  A lot of people who learn body language so out of a desire to increase their dating success. how very wise of them. Body language in dating is extremely powerful stuff. Here are some ways to use good body language in dating.

  Showing the palms of your hands when talking helps build trust

  Do not cross your arms or hold any object in front of your body as this makes you less approachable

  Smiling is submissive. Smile sparingly.

  Splayed legs are a great gesture of confident body language and confident strength and power.

  Long gazes are great for building intimacy

  Inconspicuously copying some of the body language gestures the other person makes will make them feel significantly closer to you.

  These are just a few of the body language gestures used in dating. Begin by experimenting with these gestures. You’ll notice that they are very effective.