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Negotiating Basics (part 11) - Body Language


Video Summary:

  • People mainly perceive us by our body language.

  • In receiving information, seeing is more powerful than hearing.

  • Body language is critical when communicating feelings and attitudes.

  • When there is a conflict between body language and words, most people will trust body language.

  • By far, eye contact is the most significant part of body language.

  • You should make eye contact for a few seconds with everyone in the room and hold more extended eye contact with the other side's leader.

  • Use positive body language to highlight the impact of your words.

  • Think about whether the other side's body language supports or contradicts their claims.

  • To create an impression of empathy, try mirroring the other side's behavior.