The one thing you don't want is for others to misinterpret your intentions or form an inaccurate impression of you. However, it's not merely how others perceive you; your nonverbal communication also impacts how you perceive yourself. Like a mirror reflecting our inner state, our gestures reveal confidence, authenticity and even vulnerability.
There is a glut of reasons why you need to pay attention to gestures.
Consider this: 2006 research published in Psychological Science revealed that it takes as little as a tenth of a second for someone to form an impression of you — before you even open your mouth. That initial glance, that fleeting moment, sets the stage for all subsequent interactions.
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