Emotions and Body Language

What does this body language indicate?

• Shame

• Sadness

• Confidence

• Nervousness

How can you tell someone is lying when looking at their eyes?

• They maintain eye contact

• They close their eyes

• They look away

• None of the above

What does this body language cue indicate?

• Happiness

• Confidence

• Fear

• Excitement

Which of the following pictures best portrays the disgust emotion?

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Is this a genuine smile?

• Yes

• No

Putting objects in the mouth (such as pens, eyeglasses, fingernails) can be a sign of anxiety.

• True

• False

Crossed arms always indicate someone who is closed-off.

• True

• False

What does their body language likely indicate?

• Frustration

• Fear

• Tiredness

• Shame

• All of the above

Eye contact is an important part of communication, and a lack of it can imply deception. To avoid staring at somebody, how can you naturally strike a balance?

• When breaking eye contact, look to the left or the right.

• Look down at the floor every 30 seconds or so.

• Look just past the person whose gaze you can no longer hold.

Using your hands while you talk can communicate a range of meanings, from enthusiasm and passion, to a lack of control. What would calm, rounded hand gestures say to you?

• "I think I'm in trouble"

• "I'm open and clear"

• "I'm feeling over the moon"