BE-4: Your Body Talks

Savvy business people have learned how to use their body language as an asset. Whether you are conducting business in the U. S. or traveling to another country for a business meeting, understanding the impact of nonverbal communication is crucial. Your body talks; it sends messages, either positive or negative, before you say a word. You will learn what is considered the norms for gestures and body language in the U. S. in a business setting. And, we will discuss how the standard of what's acceptable varies from culture to culture.

In this BCCG Career Shorts course, you will learn these image tips:

• Gestures for business introductions in the U. S. and abroad

• Handshakes and business card exchange

• Eye contact, personal space and touching

• Positive and negative body language signals

• Offensive gestures around the world

Coach: Juanita Ecker, Founder, Professional Image Management Juanita Ecker, AICI, CIP is a corporate image and business etiquette consultant. As an international speaker and corporate trainer, Juanita is a recognized expert in the field of professional image and business etiquette. She has been a speaker at meetings and training conferences throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. She gave a seminar in China on how to do business with Americans. Her column, "Image Matters" is a regular feature in the Business Review. She has published articles in local and national publications, she has been featured on radio and television interviews, and is the author of the book, Image Management: Image & Etiquette Tips for the Business Professional.