The Body Language Expert & Motivational Speaker

Last night I had a friend over for dinner. I just love that feeling of someone I care about coming to my door. The problem is my dog loves it to. Bo, the wonder dog is a jumper up on you dog. He sits when I come through the door and cuddle him and when clients come through the front door but when friends come in the kitchen door he is all over them.  I hired a clicker trainer to work with us years ago, but he just loves people. So when my friend came to the door I told Bo to sit and then my friend smiled at me crouched down and began to pet Bo. Great move. Bo wagged his tale and didn’t jump. I know your supposed to stand and stay Alpha when you greet a dog, but it worked.

Tonight another friend came in and I told Bo to sit and stay and Bo stayed & got some good cuddles. I think he is learning. So what is the nonverbal lesson of this blog entry? I think we all need to be cuddled when we come through the kitchen door.  

Take a look at this article I am quoted in by Joan Morris of Contra Costa Times.
The handshake is dead — line up the alternatives
“Please bow your heads in recognition of the passing of the ancient and venerable handshake.”

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I just read this excellent article about the harm that might come from using put down humor at work, check it out here:

http://www.management-issues.com/2007/12/18/opinion/the-serious-side-of-put-down-humor.asp