{"id":11457,"date":"2020-09-03T08:20:37","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T07:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=11457"},"modified":"2023-01-17T10:49:33","modified_gmt":"2023-01-17T10:49:33","slug":"body-language-cues-video-call-expert","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/body-language-cues-video-call-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Body Language Cues That Will Help You Become a Video Call Expert"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever heard of the 7-38-55 rule?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to studies conducted in 1971<\/a> by Psychologist Albert Mehrabian, effective face to face communication is made up of 55% body language, 38% tone of voice and 7% the words we actually choose to speak. While these numbers<\/a> are still widely debated in the world of psycholinguistics, the importance of body language in day-to-day communication is undeniable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You\u2019re likely to have heard about the importance of nonverbal cues and body language in the workplace. Knowing what to look out for when it comes to these nonverbal cues is key. For example, do you know what signs to look for if the other person wants to say something but is too polite to interrupt you? Or how to check that someone understood what you just said?<\/span><\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re in a formal business meeting or a casual catch-up with a coworker, there are some simple nonverbal stimuli to look out for in day-to-day life which come in super handy when you\u2019re on a video call too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The future of video calls\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Body language and knowledge of how to read these non-verbal cues arguable become more and more important as we increasingly use hosted software. With business teams increasingly using video conferencing tools in a new world of a distributed workforce, video calls are likely to become a well-established and integral part of our working week.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With features such as screen sharing, document annotation<\/a> and team messaging as well as video calling all in one user-friendly platform, software such as RingCentral Video truly helps teams collaborate and work effectively together from a distance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Effective team communication and collaboration is now moulding into a different shape, making it very important for teams to glean a little knowledge of the everyday nonverbal cues we all portray as well as receive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this post, we\u2019ll look at:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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    The importance of body language in conversation<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n
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    Five nonverbal cues to look for on a video call<\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The importance of body language in conversation<\/span><\/h2>\n

    According to organisational behaviour expert Dr Edward G. Wertheim, there are five key nonverbal communication cues:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n