BodyLingual

The Body Language of Zoom - Tips Sit Still Chair-swivellers and seat-squirmers can appear nervous (ready for escape) or predatory (ready to attack). Appearing ‘grounded’ can signal that you’re in control and mean what you say: in essence, that you’re not a pushover. This rigidity should apply to the lower body, seat and trunk, and not the face (if you look like a still image you may look frozen in fear). Movement, especially fast movement,  can look jerky on many devices.   Sit up An erect spine can make a speaker look attentive and prepared. If you’re slumped in a seat or hunched over, it can appear that you’re not making an effort, and looking bored can reflect this feeling onto your audience. Shoulders down Shoulders should be square to the camera and kept low/relaxed. When feeling anxious the shoulders have a tendency to raise up for protection with the head lowered (turtle effect). Avoid this to look more confident. Hand gestures Limit the use of gestures. Hands that are