Many people suspect the effectiveness of body language. The following is a list of popular myths(谬论) and misconceptions.
Myth 1: Faking body language is not OK.
Faking is part of human's way of life and people seem to be always fascinated with any method that allows them to fake when they need it. Is that wrong? The truth is there is no harm in trying. The ultimate aim with body language is to improve the overall quality of the communication and allow you to get what you want. As selfish as this may sound, this is what everybody is after. If you find that a particular technique works for you, go ahead and use it.
Myth 2:You can spot a lie through body language.
Over the years there have been many claims that certain non-verbal signals indicate that a person is lying. These gestures and non-verbal signals are now well-known, such as touching the nose and covering the mouth. However, some researchers have found that these signals don't directly indicate that someone is lying. Pressure doesn't necessarily mean that the person is lying; it is only a signal among others.
Myth 3:
For a long time, presentation coaches on body language seem to have been advising people that holding their hands behind them is a sign of power. Hence, putting hands behind you with an intention to show off your power is a myth. Generally, when hands are hidden from view, people become mistrustful of you because they cannot see what you are doing or holding.
A. There is no point in denying it.
B. Body language is specific to culture.
C. All they indicate is that someone is stressed.
D. Research shows that most people find it wrong.
E. Putting your hands behind your back shows power.
F. The question is whether it is possible to fake body language.
G. This negative view towards body language is often due to myths.
