Expressing Your Feelings Nonverbally

1

100

This is the general term for all communication without words.

Nonverbal Communication

200

Nonverbal communication happens in these two ways 

Intentional and Unintentional

300

What does tapping your foot or fidgeting show?

Anxiety or Nervousness

400

When your words and body language send the same message it's called what?

Congruence

500

Give an example of an incongruent expression of feelings.

Saying "I'm fine" with tears in your eyes, Saying "I'm happy for you" with a flat tone, etc.

2

100

What is the nonverbal way to say "I don't know"

Shrugging

200

Nonverbal signals help people understand what you are ---------?

Feeling

300

What is "tone of voice"

How your voice sounds when you speak

400

T/F: Smiling is always a sign of happiness

False (Sometimes people smile when they're nervous)

500

List two of the eight characteristics that make up nonverbal communications.

Persuasive, Inevitable, Culture Bound, Relationship Oriented, Feelings and attitudes, Functions, Ambiguous, or Different

3

100

"------ speak louder than words"

Actions

200

Being aware of your facial expressions helps improve your what?

Relationships

300

If someone has a blank expression they are?

Bored/Tired

400

Fast breathing, tense muscles, and narrowed eyes usually signal which feeling? 

Anger

500

If your words say "I'm fine" but your body language shows sadness what is this called 

Contradiction/Incongruence

4

100

Come to the front of the class and show us your best smile!

😁

200

Standing Tall with your shoulders back shows what?

Confidence

300

What might a shakey or quiet voice show?

Nervousness, fear, sadness

400

Over what percentage of communication is nonverbal? 

70%

500

Over how many muscles are in the face that contribute to facial expressions?

40

5

100

Eye contact when someone is talking shows that you are?

Paying Attention

200

If someone moves closer to you they probably feel?

Comfortable

300

Why should your tone match your words?

So people don't misunderstand what you mean

400

What are microexpressions?

Quick, involuntary facial expressions that reveal true emotions.

500

T/F: Continued contradictory messages from a loved one can cause mental illness

True