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Chapter 6 Body Language in Meetings Communication occurs constantly in a meeting. Not
many people are involved in speaking, but almost everyone (if not everyone) would
exhibit body language signals that divulge what they are actually feeling
inside. If you are the leader of the meeting, it is important
to know if the attendees are interested in what you are saying, or if they
agree with your ideas. Early detection of boredom or disagreement is crucial in
order for you to change your approach or present a different proposal when
necessary. When you see most of the attendees reclining back in their chairs or just staring blankly without blinking an eye, it likely means they are not interested in the topic being discussed. Do not prolong the discussion or do something that will break the monotony. When
the attendees nod constantly, it means they are agreeing with what you are
saying. When the attendees cross their arms, touch their nose
or mouth, sit back, and worse, shake their heads, they oppose your ideas. Time
to think of some countermeasures to neutralize the situation.
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