Nonverbal Communication
True or False
True or False
When talking one-on-one with someone, appropriate eye-contact is an expected nonverbal communication.
What is TRUE?
When it's something you definitely can't ignore.
What is a BIG DEAL?
Introduce yourself using appropriate language.
What is, "Hi, my name is _________. What's yours?"
To make a friend, ask about the other person’s interests.
What is TRUE?
It is often helpful to turn your face and body toward someone when you are talking to them or they are talking to you.
What is TRUE?
Shaking hands with a person when you are introduced.
What is EXPECTED?
When it's a temporary problem.
What is a LITTLE DEAL?
Role Play: Compliment your parent on making a delicious meal.
What is, "Mom/Dad, dinner was really good! Thank you!"
To make a friend, continually forget someone’s name even when they’ve told you many times what it is.
What is FALSE?
What you do with your face and body can cause others to think that you are interested in what someone’s saying - or not.
What is TRUE?
Leaving headphones on when someone is trying to talk to you.
What is UNEXPECTED?
When you can't "get over it" for a long time.
What is a BIG DEAL?
Role Play: Thank your teacher for helping you understand an assignment.
What is, "Thank you, (teacher's name), for helping me understand this."
To make a friend, talk for fifteen minutes without taking a break to let the other person talk.
What is FALSE?
Staring at someone intensely for a long time makes most people feel comfortable and safe.
What is FALSE?
Making loud, random noises in a quiet classroom.
What is UNEXPECTED?
When it's mildly annoying.
What is a LITTLE DEAL?
Role Play: Invite a friend to see a movie.
What is, "Hey, would you like to see a movie with me this weekend?"
To make a friend, understand that the other person has his/her own personality, likes and dislikes; they are not the same as you.
What is TRUE?
Rolling your eyes and sighing heavily when someone is talking is considered to be very polite behavior.
What is FALSE?
Looking away and not responding when someone asks “How are you?”
What is UNEXPECTED?
When it's something dangerous that could destruction and injury.
What is a BIG DEAL?
Look at one of your classmates and give them a sincere compliment.
What is, "Hey, (classmate's name), the presentation you gave in class was really good." (or "your drawing is really nice!" or other appropriate compliment).
To make a friend, “stalk” that person by sending dozens of texts/DMs/fb comments or calling him/her on the phone many times throughout the day and night.
What is FALSE?