DTZ Strategy: Eye contact and body language

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Wie du mit Blickkontakt und Körpersprache deine Deutschkenntnisse verbesserst

Hello! My name is John Doe, and I’m here to help you improve your German – specifically, how you communicate. It’s a really important part of learning, and it’s often overlooked. Today, we’re focusing on two key things: eye contact and body language.

Blickkontakt – The Importance of Looking

“Blickkontakt” simply means “eye contact” in German. It’s crucial when you’re speaking to someone. It shows you are listening and interested. Don’t stare intensely! It can make people uncomfortable.

  • Beispiel:** “Bitte schauen Sie mir in die Augen, wenn Sie mir etwas erklären.” (Please look me in the eye when you explain something to me.)
  • Beispiel:** “Ich versuche, Blickkontakt zu halten, während ich mit Frau Schmidt spreche.” (I try to maintain eye contact while I’m speaking to Mrs. Schmidt.)
  • Tipp:** Aim for a natural glance, about 60-70% of the time. It’s about connection.

Körpersprache – What Your Body Says

“Körpersprache” means “body language”. Your body communicates just as much as your words.

  • Beispiel:** “Er nickte, um zu zeigen, dass er mir zuhörte.” (He nodded to show that he was listening.)
  • Beispiel:** “Ich habe versucht, eine offene Körpersprache zu zeigen, um Vertrauen zu vermitteln.” (I tried to show an open body language to convey trust.)
  • Beispiel:** “Die Haltung sollte entspannt und aufrecht sein.” (The posture should be relaxed and upright.)
  • Tipp:** Uncross your arms and legs. Face the person you’re talking to. A slight smile helps, too!

Putting it Together

Imagine you are talking to Mary Carry about your new job. You want to show you’re engaged.

“Ich bin sehr glücklich mit meiner neuen Arbeit. Bitte schauen Sie mir in die Augen, wenn Sie Fragen haben. Und ich versuche, eine offene Körpersprache zu haben, um zu zeigen, dass ich interessiert bin.” (I’m very happy with my new job. Please look me in the eye if you have any questions. And I try to have an open body language to show that I am interested.)

Practice these tips, and you’ll see a big difference in how confident and effective you are when speaking German. Viel Erfolg! (Good luck!)

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