Did you know that your body language makes up more than half of the impression you make on others?
That’s a big part of your feminine image as a crossdresser or transgender woman!
Body language comes down to four key elements: your posture, gestures, eye contact, and facial expressions.
Unfortunately, it’s easy to develop bad body language habits that can undermine a poised and polished appearance.
In this blog post, I’ll share 27 MTF body language mistakes to avoid when presenting yourself as a woman.
27 MTF Body Language Mistakes to Avoid for a Flawless Feminine Image
1. Slouching
2. Constantly checking your phone (this is a biggie!)
3. Biting your nails
4. Rummaging through your purse
5. Crossing your arms
6. Fidgeting
7. Shaking your leg or tapping your fingers
8. Not smiling
9. Scanning the room while speaking with somebody
10. Talking too much with your hands
11. Exaggerated nodding
12. Examining your teeth or face in public
13. Applying makeup in public (other than a quick swipe of lipstick)
14. Resting your chin on your hands and elbows
15. Sitting with your legs apart
16. Clanging your silverware
17. Avoiding eye contact
18. Eye contact that is too intense
19. A weak handshake
20. Clenching your fists
21. Standing too close to people
22. Chewing loudly
23. Talking while you eat
24. Eating or drinking too fast
25. Bending towards your food instead of bringing the food to your mouth
26. Leaning forward too much
27. Leaning back too much
Phew, that’s quite a list, isn’t it? Some of these might seem obvious, but let’s be real – we’ve all witnessed these behaviors in public!
Are you making any of these mistakes? If so, don’t feel bad. (I’ve had to work on some of these myself!) Instead, resolve to improve them.
For fun, do a “body language study” the next time you’re out in public. Notice the subtle actions that enhance or detract from people’s images.
Can you think of any other habits that should be added to this list?
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Please share in the comments below.
Love,
Lucille
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I have to agree. I think women are on their phones more than men. And some of these contradict themselves like 9,17,18. 9 and 17 are almost a like and I think i get what 18 means but if I am not to look into the eyes of the person that I am talking to and seem engaged then what am I supposed to do?
Boy, these are quite useful to reflect upon. One thing I’m surprised not to see is your gait – your walking style. Too long of a stride or no sway in the hips when you walk means you’re walking like a guy and surely you don’t want to do that. No matter how bad your hips may hurt, don’t ever stop either point. Kind of rough for a guy, but we have to practice practice practice and then practice more so it become second nature. I think it’s a very important part in your presentation as the woman you are……
As an actor by profession, I have built Julie as I would build a character I am performing. Developing gestures, posture, attitudes that I can click into when I’m “on”.
As a result, once I am dressed I AM Julie – I AM female in my actions and gestures. And as helpful as this list is, I’d question #2 – Checking your phone. Today, EVERYONE is constantly checking their phone. But then, one out of 27 isn’t bad! (lol)