Part 1
Who was the lady waiting for?
She was waiting for her friend
(adj.) on a person's face
facial
When do we usually turn red or white?
We do when we are very angry or worried
What do people in Vietnam express by standing up and staring at the speaker with their arms crossed?
They express obedience
(adj.) not clean
dirty
(n.) the male of any animal in the cow family
Bull
What are body actions, and the tone, speed, and loudness of voice called?
They are called non-verbal language.
(v.) to show or make known a feeling or an opinion by words, looks, or actions
express
(n.) the opposite fact, event or situation
contrary
(n.) the quality of someone's voice, especially expressing a particular emotion.
tone
What did the woman say after the waiter spilled coffee on her dress?
She said "thank you very much" in a loud voice.
(n.) one of the several things that cause or influence something
factor
Can we control all non-verbal language?
No, we can't
Is understanding the importance of non-verbal language more important than learning a foreign language?
No, it isn't
(adv.) in a way that is not done deliberately, but happens by accident.
unintentionally
How can you tell the lady was angry after the waiter spilled coffee on her dress?
We can tell because she was glaring at the waiter and spat out “Thank you” at him.
Who says non-verbal language conveys more social meaning of speech than words?
An American anthropologist does.
When do we start learning non-verbal language?
We do from when we are born
How do Vietnamese people express obedience?
Vietnamese would stand up and stare at the speaker with their arms crossed.
Use the phrase "no more than A" in a sentence (cannot be from the book).
Ex: It needed no more than a push to fall to the ground.
How did the lady and the waiter end up in the situation they did?
The waiter tipped on something and spilled coffee all over the lady's dress.
What do we have to do in order to understand people's intentions?
(To understand other people’s intention,) we have to not only listen to their words, but also pay attention to their body language.
How do children learn how to express social messages?
They learn by watching the people around them or by being taught by adults.
What are the two things we will be able to do if we realize the importance and meaning of non-verbal language?
First is to understand and deal with non-verbal language messages better. Second is to understand the messages we are sending out when interacting with people from different cultures.
Use the phrase "have control over A" in sentence (cannot be from the book)
ex: She had no control over the water hose! It spilled everywhere.