Types of Body Language
True or False: speaking using words is a type of body language
False - this is verbal communication
True or False: acceptable distances for personal space is the same for everyone
False! personal space is DIFFERENT for everyone and depends on culture, personality, and comfort level
Name an example of positive body language we might do when we are happy and want to show others we are friendly?
SMILE! :)
True or False: sometimes we can use negative body language without even realizing it
True
What holiday did we celebrate on July 1st?
Canada Day!
True or false: some gestures like a "thumbs up" may have different meanings in other cultures
True! In the Middle East, a thumbs up is considered offensive
How could standing too close to another person make them feel?
uncomfortable, intrusive, anxious
True or False: in some cultures, smiling at strangers may be perceived as innapropriate
True! In Russia, it is perceivd as insincere
True or False: When someone uses negative body language, they probably want to talk to you
Joey, Monica, Chandler, Phoebe, Ross, Rachel, etc.
Name (or show!) 3 types of facial expressions
smile, frown, raised eyebrows, etc.
When viewing a presentation as the audience in class, would we use A) personal distance (1-4ft) or B) public distance (12-25ft)?
B) Public Distance is common in public speaking or formal presentations
If we want to show confidence in a job interview, should we demonstrate a laid back posture, or an upright posture?
Upright posture shows confidence
disengagement, boredom, uncaring, not interested
I am a grumpy octopus who lives in bikini bottom - who am I?
Squidward
When someone is clenching their fist, what emotion or message is this trying to communicate?
anger or solidarity
True or False: the term "Proxemics" means how we use personal space in communication
True
Name 3 examples of positive body language
smile, open stance, eye contact, relaxed, nodding
Name 3 examples of negative body language
crossed arms/legs, avoiding eye contact, slouching, tapping fingers, pointing
Fill in the blank to the song lyrics: "so stick with us because Phinease and _____ are gonna do it all!"
Ferb
Mouth expressions are important in reading body language. When someone covers their mouth, what could they be trying to communicate?
tired, boredom, disapproving, covering up a frown, coughing
How does our comfort level with personal space change depending on the person (for example, family, friends, strangers, teachers?)
Usually more comfortable using close distance for close relationships like family, and further for unfamiliar people (like delivery drivers)
True or False: it is always considered appropriate to make steady eye contact with people
False! it is considered disrespectful in some cultures
Sarah has tense body language. She has her arms and legs crossed, and is frowning. How might Sarah be feeling?
upset, angry, nervous, anxious, defensive, uncomfortable
What is the name of the musical artist who is named after a colour? HINT: she sings the hit songs "so what" and "just give me a reason"
Pink!