1. Slouching
Your posture can say a lot about your level of self-confidence. If you’re slouching, it will show that you’re feeling insecure. If you don’t fix your posture, slouching might become a habit and you will do it even if you aren’t in a situation that makes you feel uneasy. And people might still see it as a sign of low self-esteem.
2. Crossing your legs or arms
It’s natural for a lot of people to cross their arms and legs when they sit. However, if you’re speaking to someone, this might make you look defensive. It could send a message that you`re not open to interacting with another person or hearing what they have to say, or that you feel uncomfortable in their presence. If you keep your arms and legs uncrossed and your hands visible, you will appear more trustworthy.
3. Fidgeting
Whether this is a habit that you have at all times, or just something you do in stressful situations to comfort yourself, you should try to stop fidgeting. If you twirl your hair, touch your rings, tap your fingers and feet, or constantly check your watch during a conversation or an important meeting, it might look like you`re bored and like you`d rather be somewhere else.
4. Rubbing your neck
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Rubbing your neck might be something you do to relieve stress. Or maybe you just do it to relieve tension in that area, even if there`s nothing making you anxious. In any case, be aware of what you do with your hands and try to avoid doing this as much as possible. Otherwise it can reveal your anxiety and discomfort to other people.
5. Biting your fingernails
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Another habit that shows to other people that you’re nervous is nail biting. It might help you relieve stress, but it will also give away how you feel. Apart from that, it can be distracting to the person you`re speaking to, and they might even find it repulsive. Lastly, it will damage the state of your nails. And since people judge you by your appearance, you could leave a bad impression.
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