8 Rolling your eyes
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By eye rolling when someone os speaking to you is a clear sign of disrespect and very annoying. iT can f course be a harmless gesture and an act of non-verbal communication with friends to show that you are irritated, annoyed or not interested but when it concerns a colleague, a boss or a business partner, or a stranger, then that sort of facial expression is very putting off and offensive.
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9 Forgetting to smile
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This is one physical gesture many people forget to do especially when it involves a formal situation. Smiling is a great way to reveal that you are brimming with confidence and are a genuine and open person. It can make others respond positively and smile back and feel more positive and good about you. But, you should never fake your smiles because that would come across as insensitive and hypocritical making you seem an insincere person.
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10 Being too still
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Among body language habits to avoid, when you appear to calm, it may seem as if you are disinterested in the other person speaking to you and you don’t want to hear what they have to say. Your rigidity and stiffness can make them feel uneasy. You need to show some more genuine gestures and be enthusiastic with your facial expressions. Try to display the same type of expressions and gestures as the other person without appearing too obvious. This helps create a positive atmosphere and impression. So, have you observed these body language habits to avoid in yourself? If so, then you need to top them now.
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