BWhat people communicate without words — through facial expressions, posture, gestures, and tone of voice
CA way to pretend you understand people
DOnly used by actors
Body language is all the ways we communicate without using words. It includes how we stand, the expressions on our faces, how we move our hands, and how we use our voices.
Question 2 True / False
If someone has their arms crossed, it always means they are angry or closed off.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
Crossed arms might mean someone is uncomfortable, but it could also mean they are cold, tired, or just comfortable that way. Body language gives clues, but you cannot know for sure without more information.
Question 3 True / False
True or false: You can perfectly read someone's thoughts and feelings from their body language alone.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
Body language gives you clues about how someone might be feeling, but it is not mind-reading. Sometimes you need to ask questions or listen to words to really understand someone.
Question 4 Multiple Choice
Your classmate is looking down at their feet while you talk to them. What might their body language be telling you?
AThey definitely think you are boring
BThey might be shy, sad, embarrassed, or uncomfortable — you should look for other clues
CThey are planning to ignore you forever
DYou should give up and never talk to them again
Looking down can mean lots of things. Combined with other body language (facial expression, tone of voice, words) you can better understand how they are feeling.
Question 5 Short Answer
Describe a time you noticed someone's body language. What did it tell you about how they were feeling?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: My friend was quiet during lunch and not smiling. Her shoulders were droopy. I asked what was wrong and she said she felt sad. Her body language helped me know she needed support.
A good answer shows awareness of multiple body language signals and demonstrates using body language as a clue to reach out and help someone.