The signals your body sends to others may be misleading. Watch your own manners and see whether you make any of the mistakes listed below. Learn to control your body language and you’ll become more successful.

1. Slouching may mean your disrespectful attitude. It may also indicate boredom and unwillingness to participate in the conversation. Demonstrate your interest by sitting straight and watch your pose. This tip is especially important if you intend to apply for a new job, for instance. Your potential boss whom you are going to talk to may misinterpret your body language so you should try and stay careful at all times. Remember that slouching is not appreciated by anyone, even by people whom you know well enough.

2. Do not turn yourself away from people you are communicating with. Lean into the discussion. This will demonstrate that you are engaged and interested. It also portrays how comfortable you feel around those people. Lean in towards the other person who is talking to you. You can also slightly tilt your head. It will show the one you are with that you are attentively listening to them.