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Body Language

Blog Posted by David Brooks: 6/6/2016 3:51:00 PM

June 6 Med...
To self: Today, be mindful of Body Language.
I've rolled my eyes. Shrugged. Sighed. You name it. People tell me they can tell more about my mood and thoughts through my body than through my words.
Be aware of your overall response to a question, comment or situation.
Sometimes having a "poker-face" can be very useful and appropriate. So can a simple smile. God knows.
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"Body language is a very powerful tool. We had body language before we had speech, and apparently, 80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words."
      - Deborah Bull

"The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said."
      - Peter F. Drucker

"What you do speaks so loud that I cannot hear what you say."
      - Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Ephesians 1:23...
Which is his body, the fullness of him who fills all in all.



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Becca
Teagan
Date: 6/7/2016 8:47:00 AM
Sometimes I have so much I could and want to say, but instead I simply shake my head and walk away. Loving your blogs, David.
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Andrea
Dietrich
Date: 6/6/2016 10:41:00 PM
I really like this blog. I studied body language in school a bit and found it a fascinating topic. I think those with low emotional IQ's could benefit by studying this topic. I enjoyed the quotes as well.
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David Brooks
Date: 6/7/2016 8:42:00 AM
Thanks. Good stuff.
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Cyndi
Macmillan
Date: 6/6/2016 5:47:00 PM
Well, I am never comfortable with giving a poker face. It has always felt like deception to me. I prefer honest, though never intentionally hurtful or spiteful interaction. An honest, "Hey, that hurt me," I respect. Fake friendless or a Spock like lack of emotion gives me the willies. Friendly snarls are fine. Unfriendly snarls are not. Hidden snarls are to be avoided at all costs. Good blog. But people should never be fearful of expressing honest emotion.
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David Brooks
Date: 6/6/2016 9:04:00 PM
Good points all. Thanks.

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