Every nonverbal (and verbal) message that you send has an impact, even the seat you select at a meeting. Your messages alwaysreveal (to some extent) who you are and what others will think of you. Look at the diagram here, which represents a table with 12 chairs, one of which is already occupied by the boss. Below are listed five messages you might want to communicate. For each of these messages, indicate (a) where you would sit to communicate thedesired message and (b) any other messages that your seating position will make it easier for you to communicate.

a. You want to polish the apple and ingratiate yourself with your boss.

b. You arent prepared and want to be ignored.

c. You want to challenge your boss on a certain policy that will come up for a vote.

d. You want to be accepted as a new (but important) member of the company.

e. You want to get to know the person already seated at position number 5.