{"id":335966,"date":"2016-09-26T17:54:17","date_gmt":"2016-09-26T09:54:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/uncategorized-hk\/body-language-tricks-work-335966.html"},"modified":"2019-05-03T09:13:13","modified_gmt":"2019-05-03T01:13:13","slug":"body-language-tricks-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mariefranceasia.com\/hk\/career-advice-hk\/tips-for-success-hk\/body-language-tricks-work-335966.html","title":{"rendered":"Career Tips: 8 Body language tips & tricks to master at work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Navigating social situations in\u00a0the workplace can be a tricky one - \u201cHow long do I need to make eye contact for? What can I do to come across convincing and reliable when interacting with my colleagues or during a presentation? How can I make a good impression on my co-workers?\u201d<\/em><\/p>

These may be\u00a0some of the thoughts and concerns that plague our minds as we flit in and out of the office daily. And our concerns are completely warranted. Our body language<\/a> can suggest and reveal a surprising array of things about our personality, confidence and headspace without us realising it.<\/p>

We have narrowed down our top 8 easy body language tips and tricks for you to start mastering in the workplace - from smiling tips (yes, that too), to using speech-complementing\u00a0hand gestures to use when speaking, and practising power-priming when feeling self-doubt. No doubt, these tips would definitely give\u00a0you the edge in forging great relationships and succeeding at work<\/a>.<\/p>

Sarah Khan<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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Body language: Are our gestures gendered<\/a><\/p>

Body language: 4 gestures that speak for us<\/a><\/p>

Career Coach: 10 Tips on making a good first impression<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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