{"id":40019,"date":"2020-04-18T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-18T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/7-body-language-tips-for-your-next-video-meeting\/"},"modified":"2024-05-29T04:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T11:53:18","slug":"7-body-language-tips-for-your-next-video-meeting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/7-body-language-tips-for-your-next-video-meeting\/","title":{"rendered":"7 body language tips for your next video meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many studies have emphasized the importance of body language in meetings. For example, slouching in your chair can be seen as unenergetic and lethargic, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/time.com\/5321644\/body-language-mistakes-work-experts\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not making eye contact shows lack of confidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. While subtle, these differences in your positioning can have huge impacts on the productivity and success of your meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, many of these studies used in-person meetings as reference points. With the rise of flexible work and distributed teams, meetings are increasingly moving online. The question becomes: does body language still apply when you\u2019re in a video meeting?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u2b50 <strong>Your work-from-anywhere future<\/strong> \u2b50<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Here&#8217;s the secret to a successful hybrid and remote-first workplace.<\/p>\n<p><center>\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-widget enterprise-download-form\" data-url=\"https:\/\/netstorage.ringcentral.com\/ebook\/what-your-business-needs.pdf\" data-id=\"69ff2ff836d86\" id=\"69ff2ff836d86\">\n\t\t<button tabindex=\"on\"  on=\"tap:69ff2ff836d86.toggleClass(class='open')\" class=\"open-modal-download-action download-form-button\" type=\"submit\">Get the eBook<\/button><\/p>\n<div class=\"download-form-modal\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-body\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-content\">\n<div class=\"download-form-modal-title\">Tomorrow's workplace is hybrid and remote-first. 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While traditional face-to-face meetings have a lot in common with video conferences, there are certain aspects of your body language that you may want to think about and modify when you\u2019re facing a screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are seven body language tips you should keep in mind to help ace your next <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/video-call.html\">video call<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"wear\"><\/a>1. Wear clothes you would wear to an in-person meeting<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to wear a ball gown or a three-piece suit for your next video call. But if you typically feel a little anxious or awkward in video meetings, taking the time to look and feel your best can definitely boost your confidence and help you make a positive impression on your attendees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In fact, many studies have found a connection between how we look and how we\u2019re perceived. This is a cognitive bias known as the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.verywellmind.com\/what-is-the-halo-effect-2795906\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">halo effect<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d which suggests that people who look good tend to also be perceived as having other positive qualities. Don\u2019t be afraid to use this to your advantage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"sit\"><\/a>2. Sit back from the camera so colleagues can see your gestures<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hand gestures can help you boost your charisma while you\u2019re on a call. For example, you can wave hello to welcome your meeting attendees to the call, use explanatory gestures while you\u2019re speaking to clarify your talking points, or simply rest them in your lap to show your colleagues that you\u2019re actively listening (and not scrolling Twitter).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re sitting too close to the screen, your attendees will miss out on these important nonverbal cues. When you sit down for your next call, remember to push back your computer or phone or camera so your hands and upper torso are showing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"make\"><\/a>3. Make eye contact by looking into the camera<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest mistakes people make on video calls is that they look at themselves and not at the dot (aka your camera). <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it can be a little tricky over video, looking directly into your camera will give the impression you are making eye contact with the people you are meeting. 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You could even record yourself so you can see the difference between looking at your screen and looking at your camera. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can also be a good time to check your room\u2019s lighting and the angle of your camera to ensure you\u2019re well lit and centered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"show\"><\/a>4. Show engagement by refraining from looking down<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most of us wouldn\u2019t look at our phones or openly check our email during an in-person work meeting, it\u2019s a little easier to succumb to these distractions when you\u2019re working remotely. However, just because your phone may not be in full view of your attendees, doesn\u2019t mean they won\u2019t see when you look down to check it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best way to show you\u2019re listening is to remain focused on the discussion or presentation. Try not to look around the room too much and use nonverbal signals like nodding or smiling to show the speaker that you\u2019re interested and engaged in what they\u2019re saying.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"straight\"><\/a>5. Sit straight to project energy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be tempting to take a call from the couch when you\u2019re working from home, but it can make you appear uninterested and a little lazy on a video call. On the other hand, good posture signals to your meeting attendees that you\u2019re energized and ready to be an active participant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During a video conference, remember to sit up straight, put both feet on the floor, and then take a deep breath and exhale through your mouth to relax your neck and throat. You\u2019ll also want to lean forward slightly to the camera to show that you\u2019re fully present.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to your physical appearance, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your posture can shape the way you feel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and how you think about yourself. In other words, when you sit up straight, it doesn\u2019t just make you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">look<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> more engaged\u2014it\u2019s also a physical reminder to your brain that it\u2019s time to listen and participate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"calm\"><\/a>6. Calm your nerves by avoiding face-touching<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cl.cam.ac.uk\/~mmam3\/pub\/ACII2011-Doctoral-2011.pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">University of Cambridge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that nervous people tend to comfort themselves by engaging in face-touching behaviors like smoothing their eyebrows, tugging at their earlobes, itching their nose, or chewing on their lower lip.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, if you want to convey to your fellow meeting attendees that you\u2019re calm, cool, and collected, try to avoid touching your face. If you need help breaking the habit, you can keep your hands occupied with a stress ball or other object. You can also try practicing meditation and mindfulness exercises before a call to calm your nerves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b><a id=\"use\"><\/a>7. Use hand gestures to show warmth and agreement<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to present like a pro? Use your hands. A recent <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scienceofpeople.com\/hand-gestures\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analysis of the most popular TED Talks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found that viral speakers used an average of around 465 hand gestures\u2014nearly twice as many as the least popular TED speakers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/2010\/09\/21\/body-language-hands-gestures-forbes-woman-leadership-communication.html#42fe78df28bc\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have also shown that people who use their hands are even seen as more warm, agreeable, and energetic compared to those who remain still or have robotic hand gestures. If you\u2019re not used to talking with your hands, you can start with basic listing gestures (like counting on your hands) or a pinching gesture to indicate something small.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Set yourself up for video call success<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You don\u2019t need to be a professional actor or speaker to get comfortable on camera. All you need to do to put your best \u201cfoot\u201d forward\u2019 is to be a little more aware of your posture, facial expressions, and general mannerisms. And don\u2019t forget to smile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn about how to prepare your home for video conferencing in our post \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/small-business\/blog\/home-office-network-video-meetings\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prep Your Home Office Network for High-quality Video Meetings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many studies have emphasized the importance of body language in meetings. For example, slouching in your chair can be seen as unenergetic and lethargic, and not making eye contact shows lack of confidence. While subtle, these differences in your positioning can have huge impacts on the productivity and success of your meetings. 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