Body Language for Sitting In-Person Media Interviews

"Make sure there are no distractions on set, such as objects, pictures, or main light sources directly behind a person. The objects or pictures behind a person might appear as extensions coming out of their head. A main light source behind a person can create a silhouette glow. Wear plain dark clothes without patterns; avoid large, shiny, or noisy jewelry. 18 Appearance for Sitting In-Person TV Interviews To avoid glare, glasses, especially light-sensitive ones, should be avoided. Both men and women can accept makeup if offered, with women applying slightly heavier blush and eye makeup than normal. Men should shave a few hours prior to the interview. Be selective with mirroring the other person's positive nonverbal behaviors. 3"

"When sitting, a natural tendency is for women to contract their bodies too much and men to overexpand. Over-contraction of the body, such as arms and shoulders constricted toward the core, communicates lack of confidence and submission, while over-expansion communicates dominance and competition. For men, arms and legs should be shoulder-length apart. 19 For men and women, the lower body should have no movements. 21 Men should unbutton their suit jacket while seated and button it when standing. 2 Body Language Behaviors for Sitting In-Person TV Interviews Try to have seats at the same"

On-set context requires removing visual distractions and avoiding main light sources directly behind a person to prevent silhouette effects and awkward background alignments. Wear plain, dark clothing without patterns and avoid large, shiny, or noisy jewelry. Avoid light-sensitive glasses and accept professional makeup as appropriate; men should shave a few hours before the interview. Maintain balanced posture: avoid over-contraction or over-expansion of the torso. Keep lower-body movements minimal. Men should unbutton jackets while seated and button them when standing. Rest hands above surfaces to communicate confidence and use selective mirroring to build rapport.

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