Body Language & Facial Expressions
True or False
True or False
When talking one-on-one with someone, appropriate eye-contact is expected nonverbal communication.
TRUE?
Picking your nose in the car.
UNEXPECTED? (People can see through the windows)
When it's something you can't ignore.
Medium Problem?
Bonus 50 points: what can you do about it?
Introduce yourself using appropriate language.
"Hi, my name is _________. What's yours?"
What do you do to initiate a friendship?
Ask about their likes and interests.
It is important to turn your face or body toward someone when you are talking to them or they are talking to you.
FALSE? (turn your face AND body toward someone)
Shaking hands with a person when you are introduced.
Usually EXPECTED. However, during COVID it is UNEXPECTED.
When it's a temporary problem.
SMALL PROBLEM?
Give some examples. (5 points for each, max 50pts)
Role Play: Compliment your parent on making a delicious meal.
"Mom/Dad, dinner was really yummy! Thank you!"
Look at the conversation below and then answer the question.
Joe: Asks a question
Sue: Answers, then asks the same question.
Joe: Answers, comments, and asks a new question.
Sue: Answers, comments, and asks a new question.
Fill in the blank to complete the sentence:
In this conversation, Sue and Joe are taking ______.
TURNS
In this conversation, Sue and Joe are taking turns.
If you are looking at someone but you are doing something with your hands or feet you are basically telling them you don't really care
TRUE?
Leaving one headphone on when someone is trying to talk to you.
UNEXPECTED
When it impacts a lot of people.
BIG PROBLEM?
What can you do to fix it? (50 pts.)
Role Play: Thank your teacher for helping you understand an assignment.
"Thank you, (teacher's name), for helping me understand how to do my homework."
Talking non-stop about your interests and not letting the other person say anything.
Monologging? (one-sided conversation)
Staring at someone intensely without taking brief eye contact breaks makes most people feel comfortable and safe.
FALSE?
Pretending you are interested in someone to be nice even though you don't really care.
EXPECTED
When it's mildly annoying.
SMALL PROBLEM?
How can you change your mind frame for it to be less annoying?
Role Play: Invite a friend to see a movie/hangout/go skiing.
"Hey, would you like to see a movie/hangout/go skiing with me this weekend?"
Give 3 examples of "conversation killers."
Interrupting, looking down, answering a question with one word, doing something else, only talking about yourself, comments that don't match your body language/facial expressions.
BONUS: Name 3 more (50 pts.)
The polite thing to do when you first meet someone is to make eye contact, smile, shake their hand or wave and hunch your shoulders down.
FALSE?
Your friend tells you a secret and asks you not to tell anyone at all or they will never talk to you again. You are concerned for their safety but decide to respect their wishes and not tell anyone.
UNEXPECTED
When it's something worth fighting for.
BIG PROBLEM
What might be an example of this?
Look at one of your peers (in ZOOM) and give them a sincere compliment.
"Hey bro, the presentation you gave in class was really good." (or other appropriate compliment).
Your friend is upset with you and doesn't want to speak with you anymore. You don't know what you did.
What can you do in this situation?
Ask them what you did wrong.
Talk to a mutual friend.
Apologize and tell them how important they are to you.