7 First Impression Mistakes Emotionally Intelligent People Never Make—Are You Unknowingly Sabotaging Yourself?
You see, communication is not just about the words we use. It’s also about our gestures, facial expressions, and posture—our body language. In fact, research suggests that nonverbal cues can carry between 65% to 93% of the impact in our communication.
People with high emotional intelligence understand this. They are aware of their body language and consciously use it to enhance their verbal communication.
They know how a warm smile, a firm handshake, or an open posture can make people feel comfortable and accepted.