tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post7873761978164396671..comments2023-10-16T05:17:19.322-07:00Comments on Mary @ Woman to Woman...: Gracious Body-TalkMary Reedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05826652758652110254noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-8077151841440484352013-01-08T17:14:18.505-08:002013-01-08T17:14:18.505-08:00April, you're so welcome. I love to hear that...April, you're so welcome. I love to hear that you graciously open your home to new friends... Now, you'll probably be watching for crossed arms and eye contact! I want to sincerely thank you and your family for your service, sacrifice, and commitment to our country... much, much appreciation!<br />Blessings to you ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-75634584817677412402013-01-08T17:02:14.771-08:002013-01-08T17:02:14.771-08:00I found your blog via Cornerstone Confessions, and...I found your blog via Cornerstone Confessions, and LOVE this post. As a military family we often open up our homes to new friends, and I rarely think about body language! Thank you so much for the insight!<br /><br />+God's Peace to you and yours!!!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536279654485127572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-40412559371377011422012-12-21T20:24:41.269-08:002012-12-21T20:24:41.269-08:00I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much fo...I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for coming by and taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-51976635829615604052012-12-21T19:19:08.122-08:002012-12-21T19:19:08.122-08:00Just letting you know that I really enjoyed readin...Just letting you know that I really enjoyed reading this post!KnitCrochetSpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017465673547495370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-41295297314514826652012-12-21T15:37:16.733-08:002012-12-21T15:37:16.733-08:00Rebecca, you raise a great point. When the non-ve...Rebecca, you raise a great point. When the non-verbal cues don't match their words, perhaps we can gently go a little deeper and help them express what's 'really' on their mind. Thanks so much for stopping by today! I'm on my way over to your site.<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-72505930295115052352012-12-21T15:30:33.392-08:002012-12-21T15:30:33.392-08:00Julie, It's amazing how just leaning in and ma...Julie, It's amazing how just leaning in and making eye contact helps a person feel they 'matter'... Your pastor's wife was a wise woman! I so appreciate that you lead Bible study...that's awesome! I'm glad you came by today and thanks for following!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-65507470698181649042012-12-21T13:53:57.541-08:002012-12-21T13:53:57.541-08:00Great points! It's important to be able to rea...Great points! It's important to be able to read body language so we can discern whether or not it matches the words that are being spoken.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05538730198839261350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-81574864467918682192012-12-20T21:34:28.826-08:002012-12-20T21:34:28.826-08:00I love this! We learned some of these things in ou...I love this! We learned some of these things in our leadership class at church. I lead a Bible study and one of the most important things I have learned is to lean it a bit when talking with someone and making eye contact. There is a Pastor's wife who has always done this and makes me feel so special. It's a wonderful thing to do and it makes such a difference to those on the receiving end. Thank you for this wonderful article! I am also a new follower. Thank you for coming by my blog and becoming a follower. :)<br /><br />God bless you - Juliemoreofhimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06190479769509110019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-52900594430857655032012-12-20T19:07:16.044-08:002012-12-20T19:07:16.044-08:00Lori, you're so right. There's something ...Lori, you're so right. There's something so comforting, healing, and encouraging about the simple, yet profound touch. I'm so glad you added that to the list. I appreciate your work in the health care field. What a wonderful opportunity to share the love of the Lord. Thank you for coming by today. <br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-52284860183569681472012-12-20T17:39:11.244-08:002012-12-20T17:39:11.244-08:00Mary,
I work in the health care field, and one of ...Mary,<br />I work in the health care field, and one of the best non-verbals I try to give my patients is a kind (brief and appropriate) touch. Perhaps I touch their shoulder as I welcome them back to the treatment room, or pat their arm as they sit in my chair. Many of my patients are elderly, and that may be the only kind touch they get all day. I remember reading in a continuing ed course about an exit poll taken. though the patients in both groups received identical care, one group received a touch, and the other did not. Can you guess which group expressed a greater level of satisfaction with their visit that day? <br /><br />I'm a new visitor from Be Not Weary today. Thanks for the reminder :)Lori Hatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11675180460653949981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-25946964792781924702012-12-20T12:41:51.758-08:002012-12-20T12:41:51.758-08:00Gail, the other day, a woman was talking to me, bu...Gail, the other day, a woman was talking to me, but looking over my shoulder the entire time. I kept looking back to see what she was looking at, only to finally realize that she was just uncomfortable making eye contact...mystery solved! I concur that it's so important to help people feel listened to. Thanks for adding to the list!<br />Thank you for coming by!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-67638192439676084402012-12-20T05:38:37.605-08:002012-12-20T05:38:37.605-08:00I don't really think about my own body languag...I don't really think about my own body language very often, but it is something I usually notice in others. I especially notice when people check their watches or look past me instead of at me when I'm talking. Good signals that they aren't interested. : )<br />And, in a culture where everyone seems busy, I think it's really important to let people know we aren't too busy to listen to them.<br />Thanks for these reminders.Gail @ http://biblelovenotes.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17462629145629813283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-23530282629854911582012-12-18T18:40:28.480-08:002012-12-18T18:40:28.480-08:00You're right, Jennifer. Being aware of non-ve...You're right, Jennifer. Being aware of non-verbals can certainly add an additional dimension to communication. Thanks for stopping in and taking time to leave a comment.<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-3650218857582345922012-12-18T18:35:38.067-08:002012-12-18T18:35:38.067-08:00I agree! Being aware of body language is certainl...I agree! Being aware of body language is certainly valuable in helping guests feel comfortable. I'm so glad you linked up today!<br />Blessings to you ~ Mary<br />Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-51014602937490891462012-12-18T17:38:15.017-08:002012-12-18T17:38:15.017-08:00Hi Mary,
Watching for non-vrbal cues and being a...Hi Mary, <br /><br />Watching for non-vrbal cues and being aware of which ones I am displaying are intriguing, aren't they? <br /><br />Have a great evening! <br /><br />Jennifer Dougan<br />www.jenniferdougan.comJennifer Douganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05659224247916807471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-62242151983563368972012-12-18T16:58:22.431-08:002012-12-18T16:58:22.431-08:00I love to have friends to our home, and body langu...I love to have friends to our home, and body language is so important to making your guests feel at home.<br />Stopping by from A Pause on the Path :)A Proverbs 31 Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02086440073763745054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-60995281813140425632012-12-18T12:36:17.439-08:002012-12-18T12:36:17.439-08:00Jami, I'm thankful that extending hospitality ...Jami, I'm thankful that extending hospitality is so important to you. It's such a wonderful way to 'really' get to know someone. I'm sure many lives have been blessed by your willingness to give of yourself. Have a wonderful week with our Lord!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-30276310619933152712012-12-18T12:26:35.255-08:002012-12-18T12:26:35.255-08:00Thanks so much for coming by today! I appreciate ...Thanks so much for coming by today! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-60333548552074776352012-12-18T12:24:37.379-08:002012-12-18T12:24:37.379-08:00You're right Jen. Face to face communication ...You're right Jen. Face to face communication is so important and we can tell so much more about a person when we can see them! Thanks for hosting UNITE! It's a great linkup!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-67094078305857568842012-12-18T08:09:06.211-08:002012-12-18T08:09:06.211-08:00GREAT post! I love this. I have such a passion for...GREAT post! I love this. I have such a passion for Hospitality and think it is such an important thing to be practiced in our churches today. But sadly it often isn't. Thanks for these tips. It really makes you think about how you portray yourself!Jami Leighhttp://youngwifesguide.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-28737613397762654182012-12-18T08:01:43.520-08:002012-12-18T08:01:43.520-08:00Rosilind, I'm glad you found this helpful! Th...Rosilind, I'm glad you found this helpful! Thanks for sharing on FB and thanks for coming by! I look forward to visiting your site!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-9265892568881907502012-12-18T07:53:42.913-08:002012-12-18T07:53:42.913-08:00Excellent advice, Glenda! Keeping it simple seems...Excellent advice, Glenda! Keeping it simple seems to be the key!<br />I'm so glad you took time to leave a comment... I appreciate it!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-12562113647261006792012-12-18T07:51:25.870-08:002012-12-18T07:51:25.870-08:00Thanks Rose! I love to explore different ways to ...Thanks Rose! I love to explore different ways to relate. Sometimes I focus so much on the verbal, I forget the non-verbal. Thanks for stopping in!<br />Blessings to you ~ MaryMaryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-59102575344638206542012-12-18T07:48:46.932-08:002012-12-18T07:48:46.932-08:00Dolly, I think eye contact is such a meaningful gi...Dolly, I think eye contact is such a meaningful gift we can give to others... it helps them to know that they 'matter'. Thanks for coming by today!<br />Blessings to you ~ Mary Maryhttp://marywomantowoman.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8708060373541917366.post-42326946225730197672012-12-18T07:44:49.476-08:002012-12-18T07:44:49.476-08:00What a wonderful reminder!What a wonderful reminder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com