signs. These include:

crossed arms: defensive

eye rubbing: doubt, disbelief

hand to cheek: evaluation, thinking

ear pulling:

Body language has been on display since caveman days. But people in business constantly overlook the tell-tale signals they send to reporters. When a journalist arrives at your office for an interview, they will be sizing you up from the moment you meet. Are you happy to see them? Are you relaxed? Have you offered them tea or coffee? Be open and enthusiastic. Resist the temptation to stand in the corner with your arms defensively crossed. For the reporter, this is like an open invitation to be hostile!

A much better option is to project warmth and sincerity. Greet the reporter with a smile, a firm handshake and steady eye contact. Show genuine interest in the reporter and their work. If they warm to you, you'll be less likely to face negative questions.

Once the interview is underway be aware that the reporter will interpret certain body language isigns. These include:

crossed arms: defensive

eye rubbing: doubt, disbelief

hand to cheek: evaluation, thinking

ear pulling:

ng you up from the moment you meet. Are you happy to see them? Are you relaxed? Have you offered them tea or coffee? Be open and enthusiastic. Resist the temptation to stand in the corner with your arms defensively crossed. For the reporter, this is like an open invitation to be hostile!

A much better option is to project warmth and sincerity. Greet the reporter with a smile, a firm handshake and steady eye contact. Show genuine interest in the reporter and their work. If they warm to you, you'll be less likely to face negative questions.

Once the interview is underway be aware that the reporter will interpret certain body language isigns. These include:

crossed arms: defensive

eye rubbing: doubt, disbelief

hand to cheek: evaluation, thinking

ear pulling:

crossed. For the reporter, this is like an open invitation to be hostile!

A much better option is to project warmth and sincerity. Greet the reporter with a smile, a firm handshake and steady eye contact. Show genuine interest in the reporter and their work. If they warm to you, you'll be less likely to face negative questions.

Once the interview is underway be aware that the reporter will interpret certain body language isigns. These include:

crossed arms: defensive

eye rubbing: doubt, disbelief

hand to cheek: evaluation, thinking

ear pulling:

nuine interest in the reporter and their work. If they warm to you, you'll be less likely to face negative questions.

Once the interview is underway be aware that the reporter will interpret certain body language isigns. These include:

crossed arms: defensive

eye rubbing: doubt, disbelief

hand to cheek: evaluation, thinking

ear pulling:

signs. These include:

crossed arms: defensive

eye rubbing: doubt, disbelief

hand to cheek: evaluation, thinking

ear pulling: indecision

open palm: sincerity, honesty

tilted head: interest

seated legs apart: relaxed, open

pinching nose bridge: negative evaluation

locked ankles: apprehension

patting hair: insecurity

tapping fingers: impatience

During television interviews, be sure to look at the reporter not at the camera. This is the most commonly asked question during media training workshops. Also, try to be expressive and open with your hands. Lean forward in the seat to project enthusiasm. And most of all, be positive - smile regularly to convey confidence and sincerity.