 Keep Your Palms Up
Keep your palms visible when you talk. The response to this ancient signal is hard-wired into the brain. They will read you as non-threatening and will respond positively to you.

 Keep Your Fingers Together
People who keep their fingers closed and their hands below their chin when they talk command the most attention. \using open fingers or having your hands held above the chin is perceived as less authoritative.

 Keep Your Elbows Out
Sitting with your elbows on the armrest of a chair is perceived as a position of power and conveys a strong, upright image. Humble, defeated individuals let their arms drop inside the arms of the chair and they keep their elbows close to their bodies to protect themselves. They are perceived as fearful or negative, so avoid sitting like this.

 Keep Your Distance
Respect the person’s personal space, which will be greatest in the opening minutes of a new meeting. If you move in too close, the person may respond by sitting back, leaning away or using gestures that reveal their irritation, such as drumming their fingers or clicking a pen. Sit closer to familiar people but further back from new ones. Sit closer to those of similar age and further back from significantly older or younger ones.

 Mirror Their Body Language
Mirroring the other person’s body language and speech patterns builds rapport quickly. In a new meeting with someone, mirror his sitting position, posture, body angle, gestures, facial expressions and tone of voice. Before long, they’ll start to feel that there’s something about you they like – they’ll describe you as easy to be with.
When presenting to couples, watch for who mirrors whom to uncover the decision-maker. If the woman makes the initial movements and the man copies, there is little point in asking him for a decision.