Signs of Disagreement

It has been seen that almost 80% of all communication that happens is non-verbal. So how do we know if the person we are talking to really agrees with us or not? Here are some signs of disagreement you should look out for in friends, family or anyone you are talking to.

An action as simple as crossing your arms could mean something entirely different. Crossing of arms presents a guard-like stance which could suggest disagreement of some kind. Another sign to look out for would be the puckering or rounding of lips. This is generally seen as signalling mental resistance. A clenched jaw muscle can also be taken as a sign of rebellion or disagreement from the person you are talking to.

The knowledge of body language in this manner is essential for leadership or speaking roles. If we are able to observe that the audience is disagreeing or disinterested, it would be much easier for us to make changes in our own body language or speech. This would, in turn, make the audience more interested or receptive to what we have to say.

These are some general points to look out for if you want to know if a person agrees with you, however, these may not always be true. The most minute shifts in body language can be interpreted in many different ways so it is up to us to decipher them according to the context and situation.

Stay tuned to our blog to learn more about body language!

https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolkinseygoman/2012/09/25/the-body-language-of-disengagment-and-how-to-deal-with-it/?sh=5b9338333d81

https://blog.readytomanage.com/10-body-language-signals-every-leader-needs-to-know/