The signals that manage who speaks next, such as an indrawn breath or a raised hand.
A listener draws breath and lifts a finger slightly to claim the next turn to speak. The small bid is easy to miss, yet it announces a wish to enter the conversation.
Watch for the small bids that signal a wish to enter the conversation. An indrawn breath or a half raised hand marks someone ready to speak if only given the gap.
Missed bids can frustrate quieter members, so attentive hosts watch for them. A soft spoken person may bid several times and go unheard unless someone notices the signs.
The way the most influential person in a group tends to claim central or commanding space.
ExploreThe tendency of people who agree or feel close to gather physically together.
ExploreThe unconscious matching of posture and movement among members of a cohesive group.
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