Think about what you notice when first looking at someone’s face. Your peripheral vision takes in more than just the face. The eyes also take in body language. The type of body language that makes a better impression can be learned. The type you choose even can change your body chemistry. Closed body language i.e., crossed arms, crossed legs at the knee, tends to be viewed as defensive. (Perhaps that’s one reason portraits of Royal Women such as Queen Elizabeth II never show crossed legs at the knee.) A slumped compact position at a desk appears unempowering and uninterested. The opposite styes are empowering. Gesturing with palms up appears open and friendly; palms down suggests dominance. Standing with legs slightly apart suggests self-confidence. According to Amy Cuddy, “Our nonverbals govern how other people think and feel about us.” She suggests practicing empowering body language and “Fake it until you become it.”
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