Module seven looking the part. A person who has a strong sense of personal worth makes a confident positive appearance. Looking the part is important as it influences the people around us. It will provide a boost of confidence and in turn a boost to your performance. Once higher performance is obtained, it will then cycle back and make us more confident. Looking the part is an important part of being more assertive and confident as it is relatively quick and easy to do and pays off great dividends.
The importance of appearance in the dictionary appearance is defined as an external show or outward aspect. Your confidence depends significantly on your personal thoughts and perceptions about the way you look. appearance is as important today as it ever was. The first thing noticed when meeting someone new is their appearance. That is why it is important as you only have one first impression. The role of body language.
Body language is a form of nonverbal communication involving the use of stylize gestures, postures and physiologic signs which act as clues to other people. Humans unconsciously send and receive nonverbal signals through body language all the time. One study at UCLA found that up to 93% of communication effectiveness is determined by nonverbal cues. Another study indicated that the impact of a performance was determined 7% by the words used 38% by voice quality and 55% by non verbal communication. Your body language must match the words used if a conflict arises between your words and your body language your body language governs. The components of body language include eye contact, the impact of your message is affected by the amount of eye contact you maintain with a person with whom you're speaking.
One who makes eye contact is normally perceived as more favorable and confident posture, find comfortable sitting and standing postures that work for you. Avoid Any rigid or slouching positions, excessive or unrelated head facial hand and body movement. Too much movement can divert attention from the verbal messages. Your facial expressions should match the type of statement you're making. smile when saying I like you and frowning when saying I am annoyed with you. Occasional gestures that reinforce your verbal message are acceptable.
First impressions count, it takes as few as seven seconds and no more than 30 seconds for someone to form a first impression about you. Like it or not, people make judgments about others right away based on a presenting appearance, and you never have a second chance to make a first impression. Below are some tips to help you make that positive first impression when meeting someone body language. Remember that body language makes up to 55% of a communication, dress and grooming. It's less about your budget and more about clean pressed and event appropriate clothing with neat grooming. Shake.
Use a medium to firm handshake grip avoiding we can shake or overly firm one that can cause potential discomfort to another body movement. Use a mirror or enlist the help of a friend to make sure that your movements are not overly active and that they support the nature of your message.