Cultural Quirks
This gesture means "Okay!" in English-speaking countries, but it's very rude in Brazil
"Okay" hand gesture, pointer finger and thumb touching
A radiant smile graces the individual’s face, their eyes gently crinkling at the corners, while their lifted cheeks enhance the warmth of their expression, exuding genuine joy
Happiness
Exultant, rapturous, joyful
Happy
She accusatorily ______ her finger at me.
Pointed
What are the three parts of nonverbal communication?
Kinesics, Paralanguage, Proxemics
Sustained, direct eye contact should be avoided in which culture(s)?
Japan, Africa, Latin American, Caribbean
The individual's eyebrows are arched dramatically, their mouth is agape, and their eyes are widened in astonishment.
Surprise
Forlorn, depressed, melancholic
Sad
I _______ my shoulders at the question.
Shrugged
Eye contact, gestures, posture, and any nonverbal behavior related to the movement of any part of the body are examples of which kind of nonverbal communication?
Kinesics
In the US, crossing your pointer and middle fingers over each other is a gesture of..?
Good luck
Their lips are pressed into a taut line, with a faint clench in the jaw. Furrowed brows draw downward, their intense gaze fixed ahead.
Anger
Indignant, furious, seething
Angry
He _____ his eyebrows in surprise.
Raised
What percent of our communication is nonverbal?
65%
In France, touching below your eye with your pointer finger means..?
Their gaze is lowered, a subtle flush can be seen across their cheeks as they avoid direct eye contact. Their lips remain sealed, and they might instinctively touch their face or partially obscure it with their hand.
Embarrassment
Astonished, dumbfounded, stunned
Surprised / Shocked
They _____ their noses in disgust at the grotesque sight.
Wrinkled
What zone of space starts with physical touch and extends to 45cm?
Intimate space
In which culture do people greet others by pressing their hands together in front of their chest in a praying posture?
Nepal
Their brows lift slightly, though not in exaggeration. Their mouth is faintly parted, and their head tilts inquisitively. Their eyes remain fixed with concentration.
Confusion
Flustered, abashed, mortified
Embarrassed
He _____ his arms after hearing the disappointing offer.
Crossed
Intonation, pitch and speed of speaking, and hesitation noises are examples of which kind of nonverbal communication?
Paralanguage