3 Things Your Body Says—Before You Even Open Your Mouth
Your words aren’t the first thing people notice - your body is…from where you point your belly button to how you hold your hands, nonverbal communication already begins to tell a story. Learn 3 things your body says, even before you speak - and how to make sure it’s saying the right thing.
Nonverbal Communication Tricks That Could Be Costing You Respect
Whether you’re pitching a client, arguing with your partner, or just walking into a room, your nonverbal communication is already talking. And trust me—it’s louder than your voice.
Let’s break down 3 things your body says, and what to do about them if you want to stop sounding stupid—before you even speak.
1. Your Belly Button Knows Who You Like
(Focus + Engagement)
Here's the weirdest communication hack you’ve never heard:
Where your belly button is pointed reveals your true attention.
If you’re in a group setting, people will unconsciously rotate their torsos toward the person they respect—or fear—the most. That’s the real center of focus, not where their eyes go.
Try this:
Next time you’re in a convo, turn your full body—hips included—toward the person you want to engage. It tells them: “You have my full attention.”
It also lets you quietly read the room in any social or professional setting.
2. Your Hands Might Be Screaming “Back Off”
(Comfort + Threat Perception)
Hands in your front pockets? Makes you look nervous.
Hands in your back pockets? Looks careless—or worse, threatening.
Especially if you’re a bigger-bodied person (tall, broad, muscular), people react more sensitively to your body language. The wrong gesture can feel like a social red flag, even if you’re trying to be chill.
Fix it fast:
Keep your hands visible and neutral—lightly clasped, relaxed by your side, or engaged in the conversation.
3. Silence Doesn’t Equal Listening
(Intent + Miscommunication)
Taking notes during a convo? Smart.
But if you don’t say anything, your body language might look like you’re zoning out.
You’ve got to pre-frame your silence.
Try this:
“I’m jotting this down so I don’t miss anything.”
That one line turns an “are-you-even-listening?” moment into a show of engaged professionalism.
Pro tip: Narrate the nonverbal. It builds trust—fast.
Bottom Line: Your Body is Always Talking
You don’t need to “fix” your personality. But you do need to become fluent in your body’s language. From posture to micro-movements, your physical presence shapes the way people interpret your message.
So if you want to be clear, confident, and actually heard?
Start with what your body is saying.
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