Banish body talk

Body talk is any conversation about appearance- what does it reinforce?

• compliments

• appearance ideals

• confidence

• ego

Body talk can make us feel

• embarrased

• more confident about ourselves

• less confident about ourselves

• amazing

Avoid body talk and focus on other qualities and what really matters to us.

• Avoid body talk

• focus on other qualities

• what really matters to us.

• all

What can we do to take action?

• Listen for when

  body talk enters

  your conversations.

  Practise stopping

  body talk or changing

  the conversation,

  both face-to-face

  and online.

• Keep on talking about each others bodies. It's not your fault if it makes them feel bad

• Stop it by saying 'shut up' rudely.

• Stay quiet and avoid eye contact

‘Man, I need to go the gym more, my arms

are tiny!’ Which option below is the best response?

• So are mine, i'll come with you

• You must be so weak!

• Yes they a miniscule

• The gym is a healthy option to release stress and keep fit

What are appearance ideals?

• Dressing in designer clothes

• The way our culture tells us is the ideal

  way to look at a certain moment in time.

• To look perfect all the time

• Comparing yourself to others

What is Prejudice?

• Judging someone by your own standards.
• Judging someone based on a biased opinion.

It is never O.K to comment on other people's bodies (good/bad)

• True

• False

When commenting online about someone's post, should you comment...

• ...you look amazing!

• ...your outfit is so hot

• ....you look so toned-have you been hitting the gym

• ...wow the beach looks so relaxing- have the best time with your family!

Why should we not focus on commenting on other people's appearance - even if it's positive?

• It makes that person feel pressure to maintain unrealistic appearance ideals

• It reinforces unhealthy appearance ideals

• It can make that person feel less valued

• ALL