Benefits to Socialization
Making friends and talking with others helps improve this skill, which is important for teamwork and communication.
What is “social skills”?
Feeling this emotion can make it hard to start conversations or join groups.
What is “shyness” or “anxiety”?
When someone smiles at you, this social cue usually means they are feeling friendly or happy.
What is “a smile”?
This is the main way we share ideas using spoken words.
What is “speaking” or “talking”?
This facial expression usually shows happiness or friendliness.
What is a “smile”?
Spending time with friends and family helps reduce this feeling, which can make you feel lonely or sad.
What is “loneliness”?
When people speak different ones of these, it can be hard to understand each other.
What is “languages”?
Looking someone in the eyes during a conversation shows this kind of social cue.
What is “eye contact” or “interest”?
Using this helps make your message clearer, like speaking loudly enough and clearly.
What is “volume” or “articulation”?
Moving your hands or body while talking is called this type of nonverbal communication.
What is “body language” or “gestures”?
Socializing can help boost this positive chemical in the brain that makes you feel happy and less stressed.
What is “dopamine” or “endorphins”?
This condition, such as physical disability or illness, can limit a person’s ability to socialize.
What is “health problems” or “physical barriers”?
Crossing your arms might be a social cue that shows this feeling or attitude.
What is “defensiveness,” “discomfort,” or “closed off”?
Asking questions during a conversation is an important part of this communication skill.
What is “active listening” or “engagement”?
When you avoid looking at someone’s eyes during conversation, this nonverbal cue can show this feeling.
What is “lack of eye contact” and “nervousness” or “discomfort”?
Being around others can improve this type of health by lowering blood pressure and strengthening the immune system.
What is “physical health”?
This fear of being judged or rejected can stop someone from making new friends.
What is “fear of rejection” or “social fear”?
When a person leans in while talking, this social cue usually means they are doing this.
What is “showing interest” or “being engaged”?
These are words or phrases like “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me” that show politeness.
What are “polite expressions” or “manners”?
Standing too close to someone might make them feel this way, showing the importance of this nonverbal rule.
What is “uncomfortable” and “personal space”?
Social connections provide this kind of support that helps people handle difficult times.
What is “emotional support” or “social support”?
Spending too much time on this can reduce face-to-face social interactions.
What is “technology” or “screen time”?
This type of social cue involves how loud or soft a person speaks, which can show their emotions or confidence.
What is “tone of voice” or “vocal tone”?
When you speak in a way that matches your feelings and is honest without hurting others, it is called this type of communication.
What is “assertive communication”?
This nonverbal cue involves the tone, pitch, and speed of your voice and can change the meaning of what you say.
What is “paralanguage” or “vocal tone”?