The ten commandments of
communication:
a. Seek to clarify your ideas before
communicating.
b. Examine the true purpose of each
communication.
c. Consider the total physical and
human setting whoever you communicate
d. Consult others, when appropriate in
planning communications.
e. Be meaningful while you communicate,
of the overtones as well as the basic content of your
message.
f. Take the opportunity, when it arises
to convey something of help or value to the
receiver.
g. Follow up your
communications.
h. Communicate for tomorrow as well as
for today.
i. Be sure your actions support your
communications.
j. Seek not only to be understood but
to understand as well - be a good
listener.
Body language:
GESTURE
MEANING
Arms crossed on Chest =
Defensiveness
Head tilted =
Interested
Stroking Chin =
Evaluation, Judgement
Touching nose =
Rejection, Denial
Unbuttoned coat =
Agreeableness Receptivity
Unbuttoned shirts =
Aggressiveness
Joined finger tips =
Confidence, pride
Hand before mouth =
Uncertainty/Insincerity
Hand along cheek =
Contemplation, Evaluation
Pupils of eye dilated =
Interested
Excessive blinking =
Anxiety
Rubbing back of neck =
Frustration
Leaning forward =
Interest
Leaning Backward =
Reserved Judgement