Dominance is not just your voice. Dominance is the way you behave with others and interact with them. Dominant people control the conversation. They also speak in a cutting voice and aren’t afraid to interrupt the other person. When you speak, try to let your words flow and don’t be afraid to speak your mind. People who hesitate and hedge are perceived as less powerful than those who do not. Watch your mannerisms and behaviors. So, here are the 5 Ways to be dominant | Part 1;

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DON'T USE 'AH' AND 'UM' PARTIAL SENTENCES AND PARTIAL WORDS

Studies have shown that people consider others who talk like this to lack confidence and not be too bright. It’s a sign of nervousness. The reason we say “um” is because we’re afraid we’re going to be interrupted by the other person. Instead, don’t be afraid to pause for effect. Pausing before important points will make you seem more competent and people will remember what you say.

2.
DO NOT SPEAK TOO FAST OR WITH A MONOTONE VOICE, AKA MUMBLING

Speaking too fast gives off the impression that you feel anxious and have low self-confidence. A normal, comfortable speaking rate varies within a moderate range from 125 to 150 words per minute. Slow down!

 With Mumbling, People with a narrow pitch range are viewed as unassertive, uninteresting, and lacking in confidence. So vary your pitch and you will be perceived as outgoing and alpha.

3.
DO NOT PAUSE TOO LONG BEFORE RESPONDING TO A QUESTION

This indicates that you’re thinking too hard for your answer, which makes you seem indecisive. It also looks like you’re trying too hard to win the other person’s approval.

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DO NOT HOLD YOUR HANDS IN FRONT OF YOU OR PERFORM ANY CLOSED POSTURES

An alpha male spreads his arms and legs out and is open. When standing, you can force open your body language by hooking your thumbs in your back pockets.

 Holding hands is a defensive gesture. Instead hold yourself open. (You hold yourself vulnerable because you feel no fear.) Let your arms relax and be open. Nobody’s going to punch you, so why do you need to block yourself?

5.
DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE WHEN YOU TALK

This indicates that you’re thinking too hard, you’re indecisive, or that you feel shy. To convey confidence, hold your hands together in a steeple shape in front of your chest or face. (A lot of professors do this when they are lecturing.) Another posture that will help you when you need a huge display of confidence is holding your hands at your hips. Cops do this when they need to establish authority over criminal suspects.

RECAP;

1. DON'T USE 'AH' AND 'UM' PARTIAL SENTENCES AND PARTIAL WORDS
2. DO NOT SPEAK TOO FAST OR WITH A MONOTONE VOICE, AKA MUMBLING
3. DO NOT PAUSE TOO LONG BEFORE RESPONDING TO A QUESTION
4. DO NOT HOLD YOUR HANDS IN FRONT OF YOU OR PERFORM ANY CLOSED POSTURES
5. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE WHEN YOU TALK