The Statements We Make Without Saying a Word

This, of course, is one way to make a statement.

Your clothes can tell a story, or your appearance can be rather unassuming. But for just a minute, let’s say you’re intentionally making a statement with what you wear.

The suit in this photo, to me, makes a statement. It radiates confidence, control, a strong presence, and the ability to command a room. It’s definitely going to grab attention, whether good or bad.

Since that’s me in the photo, let me just say that my intention wasn’t to make a statement. I simply loved the suit the minute I laid eyes on it.

I’m not usually one who likes to draw attention to myself. But if I were intentionally trying to do so, I’d definitely wear this suit with that purpose in mind.

Are you the life of the party? Do you brighten every room you enter? If so, why is that?

Is it because people can hardly wait for you to arrive? Or, on the contrary, do they dread the thought of your arrival? Perhaps people never know what to expect from you because you’re full of surprises.

The experience can be quite different when you enter a room where the people in attendance don’t know you. There’s an air of mystery about you, and people may become instantly curious. Or, on the other hand, they may not give your presence a second thought.

Back to the point.

Do you make a statement by the way you enter a room? Are you intentional about how you show up? Does your stride or stroll announce your entrance without a word being spoken? Or do you quietly enter and blend in, seemingly unnoticed?