Nonverbal Communication

What is nonverbal communication?

• Talking

• speak out loud

• Body motions

• None of these

Which is NOT nonverbal communication?

• Laughing

• Crying

• Pointing

• Words

What nonverbal skill is discussed?

• Voice volume

• How you stand

• What you wear

• All of these

When standing, where should your feet be?

• Together

• Shoulder-width apart

• Constantly moving

• On the foot

Where do people often feel tension?

• Legs, knees and arms

• Shoulders, arms, neck, face

• Stomach

• Feet

What should you avoid when speaking?

• Eye contact

• Shifting weight side to side

• Using hand motions

• Speaking softly

What do gestures do when speaking?

• Distract people

• Highlight your words

• Make you sound louder

• None of these

Where should your hands start?

• In pockets

• Behind back

• At your sides

• Crossed in front

How can you improve gesturing?

• Practice in dim light

• Picture what you describe

• Tense arm muscles

• Watch videos of yourself

What should you avoid doing?

• Vocal variety

• Looking at people

• Habits like fixing tie

• Pausing between points