Body Language and Communication

What does this body language indicate?

• Shame

• Sadness

• Confidence

• Nervousness

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Which of the following eye movements indicates that a person is lying?

• Looking left

• Looking up

• Looking right

• None of the above

What does this body language cue indicate?

• Happiness

• Confidence

• Fear

• Excitement

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following pictures best portrays the disgust emotion?

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Is this a genuine smile?

• Yes

• No

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Putting objects in the mouth (such as pens, eyeglasses, fingernails) can be a sign of anxiety.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Crossed arms always indicate someone who is closed-off.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Which area of the body does someone tipically touch to indicate sincerity? (Choose one)

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What does their body language likely indicate?

• Frustration

• Fear

• Tiredness

• Shame

• All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

Eye contact is an important part of communication, and a lack of it can imply deception. To avoid staring at somebody, how can you naturally strike a balance?

• When breaking eye contact, look to the left or the right.

• Look down at the floor every 30 seconds or so.

• Look just past the person whose gaze you can no longer hold.

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.8