Gentlemen's Body Language Etiquette: Polite Ways to Sit, Stand & Walk

Does your body language have an impact on how you are perceived by other people? How can you comport yourself as a gentleman?

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VIDEO CREDITS:
- Script: Ana Liza Banaynal & Preston Schlueter
- Camera & Editing: Chris Dummer

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Gentleman's Gazette
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Why Is Body Language Important?

Just as important as verbal communications are the things you're doing non-verbally to try to communicate your point and your mood to others. Though various different studies have tried to quantify just how much information in a conversation is communicated nonverbally, these numbers aren't concrete. Even so, it's well established that nonverbal communication, for example, the ways in which you sit, stand, gesture, walk, and more do play a role in how you're perceived.

Physical expression can communicate both attitude and message. And what's more, these nonverbal cues can sometimes be more persuasive than what you're actually saying.

So, while specific actions like gestures might be interpreted differently based on geography, being generally aware of your demeanor and comportment is essential in being understood; whether in social or business settings. The etiquette guidelines we'll lay out today then will improve conversation, minimize misinterpretation, and overall reflect more positively on you.

00:00 Introduction
02:26 Eye Contact and Expression
03:54 Hand Gestures
05:03 How A Man Should Sit
08:41 How A Man Should Stand
11:08 A Note: Personal Space
12:58 How A Man Should Walk
16:53 Outfit Rundown

If you struggle to pick up on social cues for any reason, say, for example, being on the autism spectrum, find someone you trust, and have a private conversation with them about how to build up your perception of social cues moving forward. On the flip side, if you know someone who struggles to pick up on these cues be patient and kind with them but never patronizing.

[gentlemansgazette]

A note that this video was produced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; because the section on personal space is less relevant under current circumstances, we withheld the video for a time. We hope, however, that you'll still find our advice useful, and that this section will become relevant again as things eventually return to normal. Stay safe and healthy, viewers!
- Preston

[TheDukeBoX]

This channel has been great during lockdown. I'm still broke but when I'm not I'll look good!

[gabriel]

The jawline on this man is putting Clark Kent to rest

[johanjohansen]

Haha, I love all the goofy gestures and faces you make. Great to have some humor on this fantastic channel.

[Officialhelpkenet]

I've found that exercise and manual labour makes my movements and body language more natural, especially when walking. So to everyone who finds that they look awkward when moving around, I suggest trying to either exercise or do some heavy work in the yard or something.

[robertv.]

As a person with autism myself, I want to say thank you for mentioning that people with autism need to find a peer to help them (if need be) on these social cues.

There is one point of feedback though. People with autism follow different guidelines of social cues and that is untrainable. Mentoring would help but generalized situations often fall short on the reality for them. Its like we think we learn him to fish but instead he just got the fish to eat for that day...

Just thought to chip than in as autism expert for those watching the video :)

[richardmcgowan]

A further point about sitting with your legs crossed: remember how long your socks are. Flashing a length of hairy shin won't look good. Invest in knee-length socks for job interviews and other important occasions.

[miapunkki]

the young man in the video is the embodiment of gentlemanly modesty and dignity, it is difficult to overestimate the contribution of your team!

[veronicianyveronica]

Hahaha I love your eyes contact Preston at 2:57 😆😆😊😊 you’re the best actor 👍👍👍

[MonkyDollqueen]

Work tip: stand up, stretch, take a walk, go to the airport, get on a plane and never return.

☺️👍

[reidhind]

I appreciate the mentioning of disabilities and specifically autism in this video, I think it’s great that you include these things since they’re very important parts of some people’s lives (like me with ASD traits and scoliosis) !! Great video

[viclucyzia]

Thank you once again dear Gents. I'm becoming a new man. People are already recognizing it through wardrobe and behavior. This is my favorite chanel.

[MrPh]

I am so tired of the 4 feet social distancing policy, , i am so looking forward to return to the 15 feet Norwegian standard 😎😀

[shazad]

I love the way you show what 'not to do' 😂 Preston is like a stuntman!

[surfingcipher]

Your voice is the clearest I've ever hear man

[chasesahc]

Well done, Sir. Your advice reminded me a lot of how I was taught to walk at New Mexico Military Institute, a military high school / college.
Proper etiquette was very important there and I’m glad for it. I wish it were more widely taught.

[ProxyBuks]

13:28 - Ministery of Silly Walks is BACK!

[ZachariahMBaird]

These tips are great but I always forget them whenever I'm actually talking to someone and after the conversation ends I think about how I should've done it differently.

[onio]

Love that at 1:17!! Ah oh, sh*t, not enough to pay for that meal...Great acting Raphael!

[DemetriosLevi]

Totally random note, but I really love the fact that you choose Zodiac for the clip of phone hand gestures...such a great movie!
Fantastic video as always, gents...I'm gonna start practicing on my walk now!