Interpreting Nonverbal Languages

Question 1

it is how we communicate without using words. It’s about our body, faces, and even how we use our senses.

Answer 1

nonverbal language

Question 2

How a person clenches his/her fist and frowns while speaking in a loud voice could mean that she/ he is angry with someone or at something.

Answer 2

Verbal cues Complementing Non-verbal cues

Question 3

Imagine you’re asking a friend if they’re okay, and they respond, “Yeah, I’m fine,” but their tone is flat, and they let out a big sigh while avoiding eye contact.

Answer 3

Verbal cues Contradicting Non-verbal cues

Question 4

helps himself/herself become more effective in expressing his/her ideas when she/he knows the appropriate facial expression and body language to employ in the course of speaking.

Answer 4

responsive speaker

Question 5

it can help him/her in illustrating, describing, and explaining his/her ideas more emphatically and clearly, be it in amiable or trying times.

Answer 5

Nonverbal language

Question 6

the 5 Senses in Nonverbal Communication

Answer 6

A. Visual / Sight
B. Auditory
C. Tactile / Haptic
D. Olfactory
E. Gustatory

Question 7

a type of visual/sight that the direction, duration, and frequency of eye contact can signal interest, attention, confidence, or avoidance.

Answer 7

Eye Movements and Eye Contact

Question 8

a type of visual/sight that play a significant role in conveying messages

Answer 8

Gestures and Body Movement

Question 9

a type of visual/sight in which the face is a powerful tool for expressing emotions such as happiness, anger or sadness.

Answer 9

Facial Expression

Question 10

a type of visual/sight in which the way someone stands, sits, or slouches communicates nonverbal messages.

Answer 10

Posture

Question 11

a type of visual/sight that shows how punctual or delayed someone is can be a nonverbal message of respect, interest, or disregard.

Answer 11

Observance of Time

Question 12

a type of visual/sight in which personal items such as clothing, accessories, or technological devices can communicate a person’s identity, status, or preferences.

Answer 12

Artifacts, Objects

Question 13

a type of visual/sight that is known as proxemics. Personal space can communicate comfort levels, intimacy, or boundaries.

Answer 13

Space or Distance

Question 14

a type of auditory that can be a powerful nonverbal cue, conveying anything from discomfort to reflection. It can indicate agreement, hesitation, or disapproval, depending on the context.

Answer 14

silence

Question 15

a type of auditory that refers to the vocal qualities that accompany speech, such as tone, pitch, loudness, and rhythm.

Answer 15

Paralanguage

Question 16

a term in auditory in which it is the emotion or attitude expressed in what you say (like happy, sad, or angry).

Answer 16

tone

Question 17

a term in auditory in which it shows how loud or soft your voice is when you speak.

Answer 17

volume

Question 18

a term in auditory in which it shows how clearly you say words and sounds.

Answer 18

articulation

Question 19

a term in auditory in which it is the rise and fall of your voice while speaking, which helps show meaning or mood.

Answer 19

intonation

Question 20

a term in auditory in which it is the way you say words, including how you stress certain sounds or syllables.

Answer 20

pronunciation

Question 21

a subtle but powerful aspect of nonverbal communication, influencing perceptions and emotions.

Answer 21

olfactory or communication through smell

Question 22

plays a less direct but still significant role in nonverbal communication, particularly in cultural or social contexts.

Answer 22

gustatory or communication through taste