Dating Skills Series (1 of 4) - Positive Nonverbal Communication

Dear Listener, welcome to the first episode of our Dating Skills Series! We delve into the foundational aspects of positive nonverbal communication, which are essential for creating connections and building attraction on a date. Whether you're a seasoned dater or just starting, these skills are crucial for getting past a first date and building meaningful connections.

Join us as we explore key aspects of positive nonverbal communication:

1. Breathe: Use your breath to calm and center so you can present your best self.

2. Open Body Language: Show openness and availability through your posture.

3. Smile: Grin genuinely to indicate attraction and create a warm atmosphere.

4. Eye Contact: Harness the power of eye contact to build connection and trust.

5. Mirror: Subtly mimicking your date's body language to establish rapport.

Tune in to learn the answers to questions like: What is positive nonverbal communication on a date? What are examples of nonverbal flirting? How does smiling indicate attraction? Discover the power of eye contact and open body language, and enhance your social skills for dating success.

Key Takeaways

00:00 - Intro

02:39 - Why dating skills?

07:18 - The five positive nonverbal communication skills

7:58 - #1: Breathe

10:23 - #2: Open

13:13 - #3: Smiling

15:58 - #4: Eye contact

21:39 - #5: Mirroring

Resources and links

For full show notes with links, visit relationshipcenter.com/podcast

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