Vocabulary
What is "non-verbal" language
You are saying something without using words
What does a "smile" communicate
Happiness, friendly, trusting
What does "stimming" communicate
excited, overwhelmed, frustrated(high emotions)
What is a "gesture"
Using a body part(arm, hand) to communicate your message
What is "Baby Talk"
Talking in an immature voice
What is "sarcasm"?
Saying one thing, but meaning something else
Why is eye contact important
It tells someone that you are interested in what they have to say
What does it mean if I "raise my eyebrows"
I don't believe you
What does it mean if I "wave my hands up and down" while talking to you
Anger, nervous, excited
What is a "monotone" voice
talking like a robot - no inflection
What is a "first impression"
What people think about you after they meet you
What does a "frown" communicate
I don't understand, frustration or anger, confusion
What does it mean if I "roll my eyes"
I don't believe you
What am I saying when I "point my finger at you"
Accusing, confronting,
What does it mean when someone is speaking loudly
They are upset
What is "Code Switching"
Changing how you talk based upon who you are talking to
What do "crossed arms" communicate
Anger, hostility, distrust
What does "glaring" communicate
focus, anger,distrust
What does "thumbs up" mean
Everything is ok; good to go; I agree
Why is it sometime harder to communicate using electronic vs. in-person
Because electronic doesn't have the feedback that you can get from non-verbal language
How do you your clothes "communicate" to others things about yourself
Jewish "Yarmulke"; Native American - "headdress" '
Rainbows - Trans; LGBTQ; "Goth"
What does "staring" communicate to others
What does lots of "blinking" communicate
That the person is not being truthful
What does it mean when you "shake someone's hand"
You are open to talking with them; you are being friendly
What does it communicate when someone is talking very "rapidly"
Nervous, not telling the truth, overwhelmed