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    How can I improve my body language and communication skills?
    Dan Klein
    Improvisation Coach
    Dan Klein is an improvisation expert and coach who teaches at the Stanford University Department of Theater and Performance Studies as well as at Stanford's Graduate School of Business. Dan has been teaching improvisation, creativity, and storytelling to students and organizations around the world for over 20 years. Dan received his BA from Stanford University in 1991.
    Improvisation Coach
    Expert Answer
    Align your gestures with your words and intentions. If your gestures don't match the words that you're saying, people listening to you will sense that something is wrong.
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    How should I act towards a boy who is avoiding my love?
    Community Answer
    Watch his nonverbal communication. If he does not watch you or glance at you, he has no interest.
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    I want to know the correct facial and body language gestures which should be helpful to give a great impression.
    Community Answer
    Smile, be confident, and stand up straight. These simple gestures are highly effective.
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    How do I look more approachable at the first day of school?
    Community Answer
    Be as friendly and kind as you can. Smile at everyone, even people you don't know. Make eye contact when you're talking with someone. If someone is sitting alone, go and sit with them and strike up a conversation. You will make a lot of friends if you do this.
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    How can I tell if someone is flirting with me?
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    Lots of eye contact, standing close, finding reasons to touch you, and mimicking your body language are all good indicators of flirting.
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    How can I show closed off body language to a boy who likes me if I don't like him back?
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    You should make the least amount of eye contact by looking around the room and not at him and by crossing your arms around your chest and crossing your legs. This should indicate you are not receptive to his advances.
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    How can I tell if someone likes me?
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    If he/she is laughing, see if he/she is looking at you, because that usually means the person likes you. If the individual is having a good time, he/she usually wants to see if his/her crush is having a good time, too.
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    How do I impress someone with body language?
    Community Answer
    Be confident. Be bold in your movements.
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    What are the best gestures for public speaking?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    Gestures are as varied as people themselves. A good way to learn this is by watching people speaking on TV, whether giving a speech or being interviewed. Pay special attention to their gestures and what they mean, and copy those in your own speeches.
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    How does body language show shame or guilt?
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    If the person shifts his/her gaze, tries to look small (arms close to body, head down etc.), or close off his/her body language, it's a pretty good sign he/she feels remorse.
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    What type of body language should I adopt to make someone I don't know approach me?
    Community Answer
    Smile. If there is one thing I know, is that people who smile tend to look more approachable. But don't smile so big that you look creepy. Just a simple smile, like you are saying "Hi" without actually saying it.
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    How do I refrain from being mean if my family is being mean towards me?
    Community Answer
    It's not easy, but you need to make up your mind to act as kindly as possible no matter what they say or do. 'Kill them with kindness'. It might help if you recite something to yourself like "Love conquers all" while you're trying to be patient and say nice things.
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    How can I avoid shy talking with a girl?
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    Take it slowly. Get to know her and eventually let her gain your trust. Remember to try to be engaging, even if it seems scary. And, be yourself, she will probably like you for you anyway.
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    How do I know when someone around me is uncomfortable?
    Community Answer
    They might cringe, cross their arms, look around impatiently, laugh nervously, or try to change the subject. They might also try to make excuses to get away from you.
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    How do I make crossing my arms fashionable?
    Community Answer
    Be confident. Stand up straight, don't slouch. Don't squeeze your body, it makes you look scared. If it doesn't feel comfortable at all to you, then just don't do it.
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    Is crossing my arms inappropriate when communicating with body language?
    Community Answer
    As it says in the article, people might see your arms crossed and think you are defensive or angry, or just that you don't want to talk, but that doesn't mean you can never do it. If you want to cross your arms, feel free.
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    How does body language affect my social and private life?
    Community Answer
    Body language gives any person you interact with an idea of what you're like before you even start talking to them. In other words, it gives them a first impression. If you have good posture and confidence, you're more likely to make friends and get dates easily.
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    What does it mean if someone has one elbow pointing straight up and their hand is behind their neck?
    Community Answer
    He/she is probably tired and is stretching. You could also ask them if you think there is some meaning to this gesture.
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    How can I show people that I am annoyed without speaking?
    Community Answer
    You could just ignore them, and speak with somebody else around you. If nobody is around, you could just walk away.
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    When communicating with clients using hand gestures, how can you do so in a way that demonstrates respect towards them?
    Hannah Madden
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    When greeting clients, always extend your hand in a handshake to show respect immediately. Keep your hands by your sides, and don't cross your arms (since that can make you look closed off). Say goodbye while offering another handshake to thank them for their time.
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