Posture effect on 1st impression

The impact of posture in the 1^st impression

Our posture may say a lot about mental, psychological state as well as it gives a hint of what kind of personality we are

So by learning about posture, you are familiarizing yourself with the basic alphabet of body language and this information forms the foundation upon which all your subsequent impressions of others are built .same as your posture reflect your state of mind , your mood and character to other .

The posture is, how you hold your body while sitting standing and lying down it is the 1^st clue of your character and personality, your posture will reflect your under lying state of mind whether you are feeling confident, submissive, optimistic or depressed

Let’s have a look about different kind of posture and what it reveals

 Confident posture:

 

Open body gesture :

Extended shoulders

Legs apart by 30cm

Arms lie beside the body in relaxed positon

This posture always taking by most leaders and men/women in power

Extended shoulders &chest -> confidence

Folded arms posture :

Unless it’s cold this posture indicates shy ,defensive character and conservative personality it  can be

The person is in a frustrated situation

Also hands clinched is a sign of frustration and the person is holding back negative attitude in this posture

presented in other ways like  partially folded arms or holding handbag towards body

 Berlusconi was in a frustrated situation in this picture where the financial crisis  was discussed during the G 20 SUMMIT  while Merkel & Sarkozy was more confident & relax

Folded arms whether tightly folded or clutching a bag or dossier or even clutching the bodyàuncertainty or lack of confidence

Aggressive posture :

Also known as Intimidated posture  or the Bolded posture

Those people who take this posture  tend to intimidate people from the 1^st introduction ,also they are aggressive , bold and dominant in attitude

The intimidator they lean on the door, wall or furniture to increase body area

From these examples we can see how  posture gives an idea about the personality and the mental state of the person you are  dealing with or you can conclude an opinion just by looking to the postures of people after meeting or summit  gathering

at the end be as open as you can with your posture ,avoid folded legs or arms to give a positive1st  impression and  initiate a positive communication and most of all be relaxed because nothing more attractive than spontaneity

Shadia Metwally