From the course: Interpersonal Communication
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How to interpret nonverbal cues
From the course: Interpersonal Communication
How to interpret nonverbal cues
- Having a basic knowledge of non-verbal cues can definitely help you in the workplace. Does your boss actually like your idea or is she just giving it lip service? Does your new acquaintance at the networking reception want to keep talking with you or is he trying to get away? Non-verbal cues don't reveal everything, of course. They're one piece of data among many and it bears mentioning that if you're neuro-diverse, they may be harder to pick up on at times. But as long as you take non-verbal expressions as hints or pieces of information rather than the whole story, they can form useful nuggets you can compare against other sources to help inform you. Here are a few things to keep in mind. First, take a look at whether their body language is open or closed. If they're closed off, they may have their arms crossed or they're otherwise protecting their body. If they're open, their arms are free, their torso is…
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