Body language contributes to 65% of effective communication; your eyes, voice, arms, hands and full body position play important roles in connecting with people.When you communicate or connect with a person, you have to make sure that the message you intend to deliver is interpreted the way you mean it. Your words should be supported by your body language or you would be accused of lying or exaggerating. So, what can you do to master the art of body language? Here some tips given below in order to enhance your body language -

Eyes :

•    As far as body language is concerned, eye playes vital role. Eye contact helps build a connection. Make eye contact at least     half of the time.
• But too much eye contact may make others feel uncomfortable. Too little eye contact may make others find you insecure or lacking interest. So remember that don't make anything too much. 

Arms :

• Avoid crossing your arms—this may make you appear closed off or defensive.
• Keep your arms relaxed and at your sides.

Stance :

• To appear more confident stand up straight.
• Lean slightly forward.
• Have shoulders back and relaxed.

Voice :

• Speaking too fast may make others feel pressured.
• Speaking too slow may make others think you are talking down to them.
• Periodically nod when listening to someone speak.
• Use a tone that’s appropriate for the topic and emotions of the discussion at hand.
• Change your tone and emphasize important words or phrases.
• Raise the pitch of your voice during the last few words.

Hands :

• Keep hands relaxed and in front of you or at your sides
• Makes you seem calm, cool, and collected

• Handshake

• Mirror the other person’s handshake pressure.
• Too much pressure may come off as domineering.
• Too little pressure may make others think you have low self-confidence.

Head Movements :

• Nod when you agree, and shake your head when not.
• But always, don’t do too much or too little.
• Too little head movements may convey hesitation, while too much will suggest enthusiasm or aggressiveness.

   There have been a lot of cases where a person’s body language tells more than what his or her words communicate. So, make sure that you’re non-verbal communication is in sync with your verbal ones.