Are you nervous?

Gestures and expressions always expose our inner state of mind though we try to camouflage them. Imagine yourself at an interview for which you are suitable. But all the time you fiddle with your hair or rock your legs. These negative signals leak out messages of nervousness and dilute the impact of your capability and knowledge.

Nervous gestures include:

1.                  Biting of the nails or scratching a lot

2.                  Tapping the foot or rocking the leg

3.                  Sitting on the edge of the chair.

4.                  Carrying books or papers across your chest.

5.                  Crossed arms

6.                  Legs in a slumped posture.

7.                  Fiddling with dress, hair, jewelry, watch, tie etc

8.                  Repeatedly clearing the throat

9.                  Keeping hands in your pockets.

10.              Pacing up and down the floor