Facial Expressions and Body Language
If someone's arms are crossed and their eyebrows are down, how do you think they might feel?
Maybe angry, upset, frustrated, or confused. This is our possible interpretation of how they might feel
If someone shows up late, should you assume that they did not care to arrive on time?
No, you shouldn't. There are a million things that could go wrong, leading to someone being late. There are plenty of reasons that could have been out of their control.
True or False? An opinion is based on someone's belief?
True. Our beliefs are the basis of all our opinions.
If someone has their hands on their head and their mouth open, how might they feel?
They may have been surprised, shocked, angry, or maybe they have a headache.
If someone is wearing dirty clothes, should you assume they don't care about what they are wearing?
No, you shouldn't. Someone might not have had time to wash their clothes because of lots of other responsibilities, or they might not have access to a place to clean their clothes.
True or False? This is a fact: Disney world, Orlando, is the best theme park in the world.
False. If you ever hear the word "best" in a sentence, that automatically makes it an opinion.
If someone has their fists clenched, how might they feel?
They may be upset, frustrated, or angry
If someone looks angry, should you assume they are angry.
No. If they are your friend, you may be able to ask "How are you doing?" or "How are you feeling, today?", but assuming they are angry is not the best idea.
True or False? A viewpoint is how someone has interpreted an event.
True. A viewpoint is your side of the story.
If someone is squinting their eyes, how might they feel?
They may feel confused, tired, worried, or maybe there's sun in their eyes.
If someone is saying mean words and using a mean tone of voice, can you assume they are upset or disappointed?
Yes, in this case, this is a fairly safe assumption.
True or False? Misunderstandings are a good thing, because they make people happy.
False. No one enjoys being misunderstood when they are trying to communicate with someone.
If someone is crying and smiling at the same time, how might they feel?
Those might be happy tears, from being so happy. Or someone might be smiling as a way to cope with being sad.
If someone says they would like to play a game with you, is it safe to assume they enjoy your company?
Yes. People don't generally ask to play games with people they don't like.
True or False? A bias is when someone's opinion clouds, or gets in the way of, their judgment.
True. Bias is a preference someone has that causes them to not be able to give factual information.