Attentive Body Language

Attentive Body Language

Attentive body language is the act of showing through body language that you are listening and hearing what another is saying. Yawning or nodding off would be an example of inattentive body language. Being able to properly exhibit attentive body language can make a huge impact if you are applying for a job, or are in any field of employment that requires verbal contact with people. Another situation where having great skills in attentive body language is important is in personal relationships and intimate situations. Strong attentive body language shows that you have a sincere interest in what another is saying. It is flattering and will most likely result in mutual attention. One way to appear to be actively listening to another through body language is by leaning into the person who is talking, however, respect personal boundaries when doing so. You will be able to tell if a person is listening to you attentively if their gaze is on you and does not reflect away sporadically during the conversation. People will also blink less than normal. Often times when a person is attentively listening to another their frown line will be indented showing that they are concentrating on what you are saying. You will notice a nodding of the head in agreement or disagreement of things you are saying along with verbal utterance such as "hmmm, uh huh, mmm, etc". The person listening may also mimic your body language.