For a business person today, a verbal image is of great importance. Verbal image is an opinion about a person, which is formed on the basis of available information about him. Such an opinion is formed through written or spoken speech. Potential partners will inquire about your reputation in the business community, and then they will decide whether to meet with you in person or not. Don't underestimate the influence of the opinions of others.
Speech is the main verbal element of the image. If you have problems with this, then 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 of you, you need to form a verbal image, for this, follow these recommendations:
- train thinking and speech. Learn to speak correctly, to clearly formulate a thought;
- observe business etiquette, culture of speech;
- communicate with the people on a positive wave;
- smile when talking, try to evoke the same reaction in response;
- do not be shy about "forbidden" topics, if appropriate. Show sincerity and confidence;
- take into account the personal interests of the interlocutor;
- listen to your interlocutor, he must see your interest;
- do not spread gossip, never discuss third parties behind their back;
- Compliment, if appropriate;
- always address your interlocutors by name;
- do not cover your mouth with your palm if you are laughing. This gesture will create distrust in you;
- do not forget about timbre, diction, intonation, emotionality, meaning of statements, argumentation of speech, consistency - these are all 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 skip the opportunity to be in the spotlight!
