Eyes
What does “eye contact” mean?
Looking at someone when they are talking or when you are talking to them.
What can you learn just by looking at someone’s face?
How they feel.
What is body language?
Unspoken communication through posture, gestures, and movements that shows how someone is feeling.
What does “tone of voice” mean?
How something is said, which communicates feelings or emotions, not just the words.
What is personal space?
The invisible area around your body that helps you feel comfortable near others and helps others feel comfortable near you.
Is eye contact the same as staring at someone the whole time?
No. Eye contact means looking sometimes — not staring.
Can someone’s face tell you something different than their words?
Yes. If someone says “I’m fine” but looks upset — what do you believe more?
What can posture (the way you stand or sit) tell someone?
How confident, comfortable, interested, or upset you are.
Does slouching always mean not caring? No — sometimes it means relaxed.
True or False: How you say something can sometimes give a stronger message than the words themselves.
True.
Saying “I love ice cream” in a bored voice vs excited voice changes the meaning.
Name the four personal space zones.
Intimate (0–18 inches)
Personal (18 inches – 4 feet)
Social (4–12 feet)
Public (12+ feet)
How might someone feel if you never look at them while they’re talking?
Ignored
Disrespected
Unimportant
Like you’re not listening
If someone is telling you something sad and you look bored, how might they feel?
Ignored
Hurt
Disrespected
Like you don’t care
Give one example of a gesture and what it means.
Thumbs up → approval
Waving → hello or goodbye
Shrug → “I don’t know” or “I don’t care”
Clapping → approval or celebration
Name one example of how your voice tone can change the meaning of what you are saying.
Happy tone → friendly
Sad tone → disappointed
Angry tone → upset
Bored tone → uninterested
Who usually stands in your intimate zone?
Family
Close friends
People you trust
How might someone feel if you stare at them the whole time they’re talking?
Nervous
Uncomfortable
Pressured
Threatened
Name two emotions you can recognize just by looking at someone’s face.
Angry
Happy
Confused
Surprised
Disappointed
Why does body language matter when you are talking to someone?
Because it tells the other person how you really feel and helps them understand your message.
Can someone feel safe if your body is tense?
Does leaning forward show interest or boredom?
What are the three basic voice volumes, and why are they important?
Soft, normal, loud
Choosing the right volume shows self-control and makes others comfortable
Which personal space zone do acquaintances usually stand in?
Social zone (4–12 feet)
Why is “some eye contact” usually better than none or too much?
Because it shows you’re listening and you care, but it doesn’t make the other person uncomfortable.
If someone looks angry, how might that change how you act toward them?
Give space
Use calm voice
Don’t argue
Be careful
Ask if they’re okay
Name one situation where your posture should be different than usual, and why.
Listening to someone → sit up, lean slightly forward
Talking to a new person → stand or sit straight, open posture
Relaxing at home → slouching is okay
Waiting in line → neutral, polite posture
Match the voice volume (soft, normal, loud) to these situations: library, basketball game, bus, watching a movie.
Library → soft
Basketball game → loud
Bus → normal
Watching a movie → soft or normal
Decide whether these types of touching are appropriate and with whom:
Handshake
Hug
Pat on the shoulder
High-five
Tickling
Handshake → okay with most people in greeting
Hug → family, close friends
Pat on shoulder → someone you know well
High-five → friends, teammates
Tickling → usually only very close people who allow it