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In a hilarious episode of the classic television series “Seinfeld,” Jerry is trying to have a healthy breakfast and accidentally squirts his grapefruit in the left eye of his friend, George Costanza (Jason Alexander). George goes around the entire day winking at the worst possible times when asked specific questions, causing people to think he is either covering up for someone or flirting.

His body language unintentionally sends the wrong message. As Ralph Waldo Emerson, American poet, philosopher and speaker, said, “What you do speaks so loud that I can’t hear what you say.”

Body language is the process of communicating through non-verbal signals. It includes things like posture, facial expressions, gestures and more. The first Friday in October (Oct. 7) is National Body Language Day.

As a life-long envelope salesman, I am well aware of body language. It’s extremely important to be able to read the body language of your customers and prospects. I’m reminded of a cartoon where a prospective customer is shown sleeping with his head on a desk, while the salesperson across from him comments, “Your body language says you’ve lost interest.”

“Body language is a very powerful tool,” said Deborah Bull, an English writer and broadcaster. “We had body language before we had speech, and apparently, 80% of what you understand in a conversation is read through the body, not the words.”

Body language is one of the only languages that you usually can't see or hear yourself communicate. However, I can clearly see what your body communicates. You can see what my body communicates even when I am unaware of the messages you are receiving.

Being aware of body language can make all the difference on how you perceive people, and they perceive you. You can say a lot without actually speaking, like how you dress and walk.

What can people’s movements and physical behaviors tell you about what they’re thinking? The Cracked website offers these insights into other people’s thoughts: • Mirroring. If someone is genuinely paying attention to you, they’ll start to mirror your movements and gestures. • Head tilt. This can signify interest in what you’re saying – the other person tilts his or her head and leans an ear toward you. • Hands. People who feel strong and confident spread their fingers wide. People who are insecure will tighten their fingers or hide their hands altogether.

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• Doodles. People who doodle predominantly with straight lines tend to be more fact-oriented. Curving strokes signify that the person is more creative and flexible.

For example, you are communicating moods, feelings or intentions by your actions. If someone approaches you and your arms are crossed and you are avoiding eye contact, you are communicating a message of not being approachable. This may be totally inaccurate, but it’s how you are perceived.

You can work on changing your habits to become a better non-verbal communicator. Changing habits can be very difficult. Check in with yourself or others to see what kind of messages you are communicating.

When video conferencing replaces inperson meetings, body language presents a new challenge. Looking off-screen, squirming in your chair, background distractions and even video glitches affect body language messages. When there are multiple attendees participating from separate locations, it becomes more difficult to interpret the physical messages. Maintaining focus can be a bigger challenge Harvey Mackay continued to pg 3

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Upcoming Events

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1 • St. John’s Catholic Church 38th Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Swanville School. • Burtrum Bean Bake from 4:30-8 p.m. at the Burtrum Community Center. See ad on page 7. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2 • St. Leo Court #786, Catholic Order of Foresters of New Munich Matching Fund Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Immaculate Conception Church basement. • Quilt Bingo at 1 p.m. at St. Mary's Church, Upsala.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5 • Pillow Cleaning Service from 7 a.m.12 p.m. at Upsala Area Community Center. • Smart Driver Class from 12:30-4:30 p.m. at Word of Life Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7. • Folk & Old-Time Music & Potluck starting from 1-3 p.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. See ad on page 5. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8 • 48th Annual Meatball Supper from 4:30-7 p.m. at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Grey Eagle. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 • Matching Grant Breakfast from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Church basement, Freeport. See ad on page 7. • 14th Annual Spud Fest from 4:30-7 p.m. at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Upsala. See ad on page 7. FRI.-SAT., OCT. 14-15 & OCT. 21-22 • Albany Dance Team Haunted House & Maze, 7-11 p.m. at The Sanes of Time Farm, Holdingford. Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m. for small children. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 • Public Square Rosary at Noon at St. Mary’s Church, Upsala. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 • Catholic United Finacial Potato Pancake & Sausage Supper from 3-7 p.m. at St. John's Church basement, Meire Grove. • Holdingford Area Knights of Columbus Chicken & Ham Dinner from 3:307 p.m. at the Pelican Lake Ballroom, St. Anna.

ALBANY TOWNSHIP • Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall. • Planning Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Albany City Hall.

BURNHAMVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burtrum City Hall.

BURTRUM CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

FEET FIRST CLINIC • Meets the 1st Tuesday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Holdingford City Hall. FOOD DISTRIBUTION • Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution first Saturday of the Month from 10-11 a.m. at River of Live Church, Sauk Centre.

FREEPORT CITY COUNCIL • Meets the last Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

FREEPORT SENIOR MEETING • Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. with cards/Bingo/coffee/dessert.

GREY EAGLE CITY COUNCIL • Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m.

GREY EAGLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Monday of the month at 8 p.m. MELROSE TOWNSHIP • Meets the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

MELROSE VFW #7050 POST/AUX. • Meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion Clubrooms. MELROSE LEGION #101 POST/AUX. • Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Melrose American Legion. (Aux. Sept.-May.) STEARNS CO. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY • Meets at 7 p.m. on the 2nd Monday of the month at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Albany. SUNSHINE CLUB • Meets every Monday, weigh in starts at 8; meeting at 8:30 a.m. at the Village View Apartments, Grey Eagle. ST. ROSA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the 3rd Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Community Park building.

SWANVILLE CITY COUNCIL • First Tuesday after the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. SWANVILLE TOWNSHIP • Meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 p.m. at the Swanville Fire Hall. UPSALA CITY COUNCIL • Meets the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.

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