Get to know your boss better

Are you an employee who hates to be told what to do all the time? Chances are that you are already in the good books of your superiors. Just polish up your act a bit by learning to read their non-verbal signals. Who knows it might even catapult you up the corporate ladder.

·                    If your boss handshakes by grabbing your hand firmly or turning over your palm, he/she is reiterating his authoritarian position.

·                    Raised eyebrows, slight twisting of the head, the look of doubt are gestures of a boss not accepting his/her subordinate.

·                    Often the hands of the boss are casually tucked in his coat pocket with the thumb sticking out. This gesture reflects confidence.

·                    Clenching the fist indicates authority

·                    Using the index finger while beckoning an employee is a threatening sign.

·                    If your boss rocks his/her chair forward or backward or from side to side, he/she is confident about getting the job done.

·                    Your boss may stand up indicating that a decision has been made or when restless or bored of the conversation.