Body Language and Personal Space

What is body language?

• A spoken language like English or Spanish

• How we move and use our body to communicate

• A type of secret code

• A way to read books without words

Which of these is an example of good body language?

• Making eye contact when talking

• Crossing your arms and looking away

• Tapping your fingers impatiently

• Rolling your eyes

What does crossing your arms and looking down usually mean?

• You are happy and excited

• You are open and friendly

• You might feel upset or defensive

• You want to give someone a hug

What is personal space?

• The distance people like to keep between themselves and others

• A private room in your house

• The way you speak to others

• A place where you go to be alone

What might happen if you stand too close to someone?

• They might feel uncomfortable

• They will always like you more

• It shows good manners

• It means you want to dance

Which of these is an example of bad body language?

• Smiling at someone when they talk to you

• Nodding to show you are listening

• Turning your back on someone while they are speaking

• Standing up straight and facing the person talking

If someone is tapping their foot and looking at their watch, they might be feeling...

• Relaxed and calm

• Happy and excited

• Impatient or in a hurry

• Ready to sleep

What can a genuine smile show?

• You are feeling sad

• You are bored

• You are friendly and happy

• You want to be left alone

If someone avoids eye contact and keeps looking down, what might this mean?

• They are interested in the conversation

• They are feeling nervous or shy

• They are very confident

• They want to tell a joke

Why is body language important?

• It helps us communicate without words

• It can show how we feel

• It helps people understand each other

• All of the above