16 Body Language Mistakes to Avoid at the Workplace
9. Not speaking up
You should not be an invisible person at work. When you have something to say, just go ahead and say it. If you don’t speak up then others will not hesitate in running you over. It is important to ask sensible questions and speak the right things in order to maintain your authority in meetings, negotiations or regular days.
10. Being too expressive
Some women express themselves too much to get attention from people. In order to increase the sense of authority, you must speak to the point. Express your emotions in a very subtle and limited way at work. Don’t show any mood swings, bouts of nervousness or constant frowning. Look powerful, calm and contained at work.
11. Keeping a straight face
Some women keep a poker face at work. This is because they try to hold their emotions in check. It is alright to express your feelings at work because not doing so at all will lead to a bad emotional outburst some day or the other.
12. Not empathizing with people around
It is important to go up to an emotionally hurt person and to empathize. It is alright if you can’t help this person to fix the problem, but your one pat on his/her back can make you look and feel humane. It will be great if you go one step ahead and solve this person’s problem.
13. Watching the clock again and again
If you are sitting in a meeting and it is time to go home in the evening then don’t look at the wall clock again and again. This can leave a very bad impression on everyone around.
14. Rolling your eyes
This is one of the worst mistakes you can do at work. Don’t roll your eyes even to look funny.
15. Giving a handshake that’s too delicate
Such a handshake can make you look like a weak and aimless woman. People actually appreciate firm handshakes. A strong handshake definitely creates a positive impression. On the other hand, a delicate one can immediately paint you as a shy, passive and under-confident person. So, practice
your business handshake in the front of a mirror.
16. Making too many animated gestures
Some animated gestures and movements can help you to express yourself whereas too much of this can make you look like a clown. So, don’t make too many animated gestures at work.
