Give an example of...
an unexpected behavior at a restaurant.
screaming, yelling, crying, medical emergency, etc.
Your senses feed information to your social brain to help you figure things out.
True!
Your friend just got back from vacation after 2 weeks away. You two met up for coffee to catch up. What would you say?
You would probably be curious about their vacation. You could ask them about where they traveled. You could ask them to share some of their favorite memories. Maybe they tried a new food or did something they've never done before like go water skiing or zip lining!
body language that indicates someone is comfortable.
smiling, engaging in conversation, eye contact, etc.
You can make a smart guess by throwing ideas out and hoping you get it right.
False! You can make a smart guess by using what you know from past learning (facts or your social memory) and and clues you can find in the situation (by thinking with your eyes and ears).
You have a new coworker at work and they seem nervous. What would you say?
You could introduce yourself and let them know a little about you so they feel a bit more comfortable with a coworker.
Offering help, giving a compliment, using manners, etc.
Touch is a non-verbal way we communicate with one another.
True! For example, we hug each other when we need support, saying hello or goodbye. We hold hands with our partners to express our love. We high five someone when we've accomplished a goal.
You need to leave you Zoom class because of a doctor's appointment. What would you say?
To avoid interruption, you could leave a message in the chat box or raise your hand.
an expected behavior at a movie theatre.
sitting quietly, laughing, crying, smiling, eating snacks, sitting close to loved ones.
Hidden rules are called hidden rules because you have to search under rocks and tables to find them.
False! Hidden rules are rules that are not specifically stated, they are rules you should just know.
You are in line at a very busy grocery store. Someone cuts in front of you and doesn't notice the line behind them. What would you say?
You can kindly let the person know that the line is behind them and there are others waiting as well.
a non verbal message.
certain body language that someone does to say something without using words. this could be rolling their eyes, crossing their arms, laughing, smiling, etc.
False! As we learn things about people and situations, our brain stores it away in our memory, like a filing system.
You are at the beach and someone leaves their trash in the sand. What would you say?
This might be a difficult situation. It may be uncomfortable for us to ask a stranger to clean up after themselves. And that's okay! If you feel like you can respectfully remind someone to pack their trash- that is great! If not, it might be easier to help the environment and throw the trash away yourself.