Non-verbal signals provide information about the social hierarchy in a particular situation, especially in the workplace, where there is the vertical dimension of the relationship.

The power is demonstrated through appropriate posture. Often operates the following principle: the more space is occupied by a person (for example, when pushing the foot), the more confident and strong it seems. The strength is also reflected in the fact that a person controls or interrupts the conversation (the same applies to eye contact), using offensive tone and a serious expression on his face. Thus women, who exhibit aggression or noticeably angry, others can be assessed more negative than men.
As for the difference of cultural perception, the researchers agree: most of the power signals are interpreted by the inhabitants of different countries equally. Although there are exceptions. For example, if the American people zakinuvshy feet on the table, can be perceived as a real boss in Japan - just as the ignorant.
To apply this knowledge in practice, we must first understand the business hierarchy.
Trying to demonstrate the power of his boss - not the best career strategy. The situation is different if you are a manager. But in this case it has a floor value. It should be remembered that the excessive expression of anger can play with a woman a cruel joke.
And, of course, you must take into account cultural norms: if you plan to work in a foreign company, it makes sense to at least get acquainted with the adopted in the selected country business etiquette.