How Is The Posture Important In The Communication?

Your posture is the way you stand or sit, it is the first major influence on the initial impression you make. Although you may not be aware of it, your posture indicates your confidence, your openness and your attitude. Many people who write about nonverbal communication emphasize the center as an important aspect of posture. The center is that point where a line between your armpits intersects another line piercing your midchest from front to back.  For example if you shuffle up to the front of the room and slump in front of your audience, you have hidden your center; you may communicate alack of interest or lack of enthusiasm you really do not feel. If you suddenly cross your arms and turn away from someone sitting in your office, you have closed your center, you might imply you are disagreeing with him or her, even if that is not what you mean.

How can you improve your posture for effective nonverbal business communication? Whether you are standing or sitting, do so in a relaxed professional manner that is comfortably upright, squarely facing your audience, with your weight distributed evently. If you are sitting avoid an overly formal, ramrod straight back, an orderly formal attention.