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The Sixth Signal: Body Language to Avoid

Friendship is a strong and habitual inclination in two persons to promote the good and happiness of one another.

—EUSTACE BUDGELL

Just as positive body language dramatically increases your “charm quotient,” there are certain body positions that affect people in a negative way. Many poor listeners are guilty of them. You may inadvertently be using these undesirable positions yourself. If so, you will want to avoid these charm-busters in the future.

Poor listeners make the mistake of turning their ...

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