Body Language: Posture and Position
How posture and positioning contribute towards better body language.

The way that you carry yourself is another important cue that others read without thinking. Picture Peter and Paul at a party. Peter is standing near the center of the room with other people nearby. His shoulders are back, his head is up and he is looking around the room with an interested expression on his face. By contrast, Paul is leaning against a wall near a corner. His shoulders slouch and his hands are stuffed into the pockets of his jeans. He's staring at the floor with a faint frown turning the corners of his mouth downward. Which man would you approach to start a conversation?
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