Week 3

Question 1

How much of communication is based on nonverbal body language?

Answer 1

55%

Question 2

Name 3 common postures and what they convey.

Answer 2

• Leaning back on a wall or other support can suggest boredom or disinterest.
• Leaning into a conversation or toward someone typically suggests interest or excitement.
• Resting the head in one hand can show interest. When both hands support the head, it might suggest boredom or fatigue.

Question 3

What 6 feelings can we read from a person face?

Answer 3

Happiness
sadness
displeasure
anger
fear
interest

Question 4

What role do cultural differences play in nonverbal communication?

Answer 4

In many Western cultures, eye contact while speaking suggests openness and interest. In Eastern cultures, prolonged eye contact may be avoided, as looking slightly down or to the side may seem more respectful. Nodding indicates agreement in many cultures. In others, it might just mean the other person acknowledges your words.

Question 5

How do developmental differences affect reading body language?

Answer 5

Neurodiverse people may also use and interpret body language differently than neurotypical people do.

Question 6

How can psychological differences impact understanding body language?

Answer 6

Certain mental health conditions can also impact someone’s body language. Someone with social anxiety might find it extremely hard to meet and hold someone’s gaze.

Question 7

Name 5 types of body language?

Answer 7

Eye contact
Facial expression
Postures and stance
Gestures
Space relationship

Question 8

What can too little eye contact communicate?

Answer 8

Not paying attention, impolite, insincere, shy.

Question 9

What can rapid eye blinking mean? what about pupil dilation or contraction or gaze direction.

Answer 9

Can show stress or dishonesty
* Pupil Dilation – Feeling positive
* Pupil Contraction – Dislike
* Gaze direction – eyes follow areas of interest

Question 10

What is the difference between a genuine and an insincere smile?

Answer 10

• With a true, genuine smile, the corners of the mouth turn up and the eyes narrow and wrinkle at the corners.
• Insincere smiles generally don’t involve the eyes. They can happen in response to discomfort.
• It is all to do with the eyes

Question 11

What does a person convey when they are sitting with their legs and arms crossed?

Answer 11

Crossed arms and legs can suggest an unwillingness to hear what someone has to say.

Question 12

What message is expressed when a person steps away when you step towards them?

Answer 12

Someone who stands apart and takes a step back if you take a step forward likely wants to maintain some distance (physical and emotional) from you.