Body language

Hi!

Since we're talking about non-verbal communication in class, why don't you try out this activity? Match the non-verbal behavior to their correct interpretation. I'll give you the right answers in a few days so that everybody can participate. Come on, get started! Pick only one example and have a look at the sample sentence and useful expressions below to write your comment. Check words in the dictionary or ask me!

NON-VERBAL BEHAVIOR

1) Someone who walks briskly, with an erect walk

2) Someone who's standing with their hands on their hips

3) Someone who's sitting with their legs apart

4) Someone whose arms are crossed on their chest

5) Someone who has their hand to their cheek

6) Someone who's rubbing their eye

7) Someone who's head is resting in their hand and whose eyes are downcast

8) Someone who's rubbing their hands

9) Someone who's got an open palm

10) Someone who's pinching the bridge of their nose and whose eyes are closed

11) Someone who's tapping or drumming their fingers

12) Someone who's patting their hair

13) Someone who's stroking their chin

14) Someone who's biting their nails

15) Someone who's pulling at their ear

INTERPRETATION

a) sincerity, openness, innocence

b) negative evaluation

c) confidence

d) insecurity, nervousness

e) boredom

f) readiness or agression

g) they are open and relaxed

h) they are trying to make a decision

i) lack of self-confidence, insecurity

j) indecision

k) impatience

l) defensiveness

m) evaluation, thinking

n) doubt, disbelief

o) anticipation

SAMPLE SENTENCE:

I think that someone who's got an open palm shows sincerity, openness and/or innocence. (9a)

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS:

I think that... / I believe that... / In my opinion, ... / I guess that...