Verbal image

For a business person today, the verbal image is of great importance. Verbal image - an opinion about a person, which is formed on the basis of available information about him. Such an opinion is formed through written or oral speech. Potential partners will be interested in your reputation in business, and then they will decide whether to meet with you personally or not. Do not underestimate the influence of the opinions of others.

Speech is the main verbal element of the image. If you have problems with this, it is better to remain silent than to express your thoughts in an incomprehensible way. Your training will be the best way out. In order for people to have a positive opinion about you, you need to create a verbal image, for this, follow these recommendations:

- train your thinking and speech. Learn to speak correctly, clearly articulate a thought;

- Observe business etiquette, speech culture;

- communicate with the people in the wake of the positive;

- when talking, smile, try to provoke the same reaction in response;

- Do not be shy about the “forbidden” topics, if appropriate. Show sincerity and confidence;

- take into account the personal interests of the interlocutor;

- listen to your interlocutor, he should see your interest;

- Do not dissolve gossip, never discuss third parties behind their backs;

- say compliments, if appropriate;

- always contact by name to the interlocutors;

- Do not cover your mouth with your palm if you are laughing. This gesture will cause distrust of you;

- do not forget about the timbre, diction, intonation, emotionality, the meaning of statements, argumentativeness of speech, logic - these are all the verbal components of the image!

In general, be a responsive and decent person, then people will form positive associations with your person. Treat other people with respect, do not avoid the opportunity to be in the spotlight!