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Body Language 101

Total questions: 101

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Body language might include

a)

facial expression, gestures, posture

b)

facial expression, visuals, gestures

c)

facial expressions, movement, visuals

d)

gestures, voice, visuals

2.

Right body language can convey

a)

openness, confidence

b)

openness

c)

openness, confidence, bullish nature

d)

openness, confidence, receptiveness

3.

Keeping one foot slightly in the front will make you look

a)

bullish

b)

smart and confident

c)

nervous

d)

unprepared

4.

Making a circle with your fingers in the USA

a)

OK

b)

Zero

5.

Crossed fingers in England

a)

Buzz off

b)

Good luck

6.

Thumb up in Australia

a)

rude

b)

good luck

7.

Tapping your nose in Scotland

a)

I am thinking

b)

We've got a secret

8.

Pointing with one finger in the Middle East

a)

polite

b)

rude

9.

Tapping your head in Argentina

a)

I am thinking

b)

He is crazy

10.

Nod in Greece

a)

yes

b)

no

11.

Waving in Peru

a)

Come here

b)

Go away

12.

In America (USA), the image above indicates that the person should...

a)

stay far away from the speaker

b)

scratch the speaker

c)

call an animal

d)

come closer to the speaker

13.

In most European countries and America, the Thumbs up gesture means good job. However, this gesture conveys a different meaning in Japan and Germany. What is the meaning?

a)

I see you

b)

Hello

c)

Zero

d)

Sleepy

14.

Do you think that body language and gestures are important in your daily life conversation?

a)

Yes

b)

No

15.

Eye contact, nodding, and smiling show that you are an active listener

a)

Yes

b)

No

16.

A simple rule of thumb is to get no closer than _________ feet to a colleague

a)

3 feet

b)

2 feet

c)

1.5 feet

d)

1 feet

17.

You make a first impression within

a)

20 seconds

b)

7 seconds

c)

5 seconds

d)

10 seconds

18.

Body postures can also give hints about personality characteristics

a)

True

b)

False

19.

This person is HAPPY. How can you tell she is happy?

a)

Crying

b)

Smiling

c)

Frowning

d)

Yelling

20.

Click on the picture below that best shows someone is ANGRY

a)
b)
c)
d)
21.

Using your face to communicate a feeling is called

a)

facial expression

b)

gesture

c)

impression

22.

His poor posture communicates that

a)

he's scared

b)

he's not friendly

c)

he's confident

23.
Communication achieved using facial expressions,eye contact, movements, and gestures
a)
body language
b)
eye contact
c)
tone
d)
rate
24.
Looking at the audience during a speech
a)
eye contact
b)
proxemics
c)
inflection
d)
tone
25.

How might this woman be feeling?

a)

She is confused.

b)

She is anxious.

c)

She is horrified.

d)

She is surprised.

26.

How is this boy feeling?

a)

He is confused.

b)

He is tired.

c)

He is upset.

d)

He is hopeful.

27.

What do you think the woman is saying?

a)

"I love that idea!"

b)

"Fantastic! I can't wait to go!"

c)

"I am done listening to you!"

d)

"Hello!"

28.

What message is this woman communicating?

a)

"Come here."

b)

"Good-bye."

c)

"Go that way."

d)

"I don't know."

29.

Which of the following pictures best portrays the disgust emotion?

a)
b)
c)
d)
30.

What does this body language cue indicate?

a)

Happiness

b)

Confidence

c)

Fear

d)

Excitement

31.

Is this a genuine smile?

a)

Yes

b)

No

32.

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

a)

True

b)

False

33.

Which area of the body does someone tipically touch to indicate sincerity? (Choose one)

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

What does their body language likely indicate?

a)

Frustration

b)

Fear

c)

Tiredness

d)

Shame

e)

All of the above

35.

What does this body language indicate?

a)

Shame

b)

Sadness

c)

Confidence

d)

Nervousness

36.

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

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Do you think that body language and gestures are important in your daily life conversation?

a)

Yes

b)

No

38.

What is an important part of body language when talking with someone?

a)

Looking down

b)

Eye contact

39.

What does this person’s body language communicate?

a)

interested

b)

pleased

c)

bored

d)

prepared

40.
When someone nods, it shows a sign of
a)
agreement
b)
disagreement
c)
sleepiness
d)
anger
41.

If you are tapping your fingers you are feeling

a)

patient

b)

picky

c)

impatient

d)

impressive

42.

What is the best definition of the phrase ''body language''?

a)

the movements or positions by which you show other people your feelings or without using words

b)

the facial expressions you show people while having a conversation

c)

the concept of communicating and sending messages by just using your hands

d)

the technique people use in order to say less during a conversation

43.

Which of the following best describes the lady in the picture?

a)

Amused

b)

Disinterested

c)

Attentive

d)

Excited

44.

Look at the picture. Who signals a positive body language?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

e)

E

45.

Look at the picture. What does the body language cue indicate?

a)

Fear

b)

Nervousness

c)

Confidence

d)

Excitement

46.

Which of the following pictures show proper handshake during an interview?

a)
b)
c)
d)
47.

Which of the following is considered to be ''appropriate make-up'' for a job interview?

a)
b)
c)
48.

The manner or concept of using your face to communicate an emotion is called _____.

a)

facial impression

b)

facial imitation

c)

facial attribute

d)

facial expression

49.

Which area of the body does someone typically touch to indicate sincerity or honesty?

a)

Mouth

b)

Ear

c)

Chest

d)

Nose

50.

The interview is scheduled at 10:00 A.M. What is the best time for you to arrive at the meeting place?

a)

09:30 AM

b)

10:00 AM

c)

10:10 AM

51.

What is the best type of clothing for an interview?

a)

Jeans and a t-shirt to be comfortable

b)

Smart clothes with none to minimal prints to appear professional

c)

Clothes that show off your beauty and fitness levels

d)

A mask, cape and other costumes to show creativity

52.

What does he tell you?

a)

I don't care !

b)

Delicious !

c)

I don't believe you !

d)

It's gonna be great!

53.

What does he tell you?

a)

I don't care !

b)

Delicious !

c)

I don't believe you !

d)

It's gonna be great!

54.

What does he tell you?

a)

I don't care !

b)

Delicious !

c)

I don't believe you !

d)

It's gonna be great!

55.

What does he tell you?

a)

I don't care !

b)

Delicious !

c)

I don't believe you !

d)

It's gonna be great!

56.

What does she tell you?

a)

I don't know

b)

Delicious !

c)

I don't believe you !

d)

It's gonna be great!

57.

What does she tell you?

a)

I don't know

b)

Oh Please !

c)

I don't believe you !

d)

It's gonna be great!

58.

A person is leaning toward you in a conversation.

It means that...

a)

he doesn't like what you are saying.

b)

he is interested in the conversation.

c)

he is distracted.

59.

Your friend is crossing her arms during an argument.

It may mean that ...

a)

she doesn't agree with you.

b)

she is thinking about something else.

c)

she is going to punch you.

60.

A person is touching her chin a lot during a discussion.

In positive body language, it can mean that...

a)

she is trying to remember something.

b)

she is lying.

c)

she is thinking about what you are saying.

61.

What did nod mean?

a)

Sit or walk with your shoulders bent and head down.

b)

Move your head up and down

c)

Physical space immediately surrounding you

d)

Curving your mouth upwards

62.

Curving your mouth upwards in a happy expression.

a)

Frown

b)

Posture

c)

Tilt

d)

Smile

63.

Slouching means you have a lack of respect for other people in...?

a)

Greece

b)

Thailand

c)

Japan

d)

United States

64.

How do you think this boy looks?

a)

Insatiable and pleased

b)

Lonely and Absent-minded

65.

Chose the best word express this reaction

a)

Active

b)

Sleepy

c)

Lazy

d)

confused

66.

Chose the best word express this reaction.

a)

Stunned and shocked

b)

Absent-minded

c)

Happy and pleased

d)

Sleepy

67.

This face is expressing...

a)

Embarrassment

b)

Fear

c)

Sadness

d)

Surprise

68.

This face is expressing...

a)

Flirtatiousness

b)

Interest

c)

Happiness

d)

All of these

69.

This face is expressing...

a)

Sadness

b)

Pain

c)

Anger

d)

Disgust

70.

This face is expressing...

a)

Embarrassment

b)

Sadness

c)

Amusement

d)

Shame

71.

What does crossing arms typically signify in body language?

a)

Defensiveness or being closed off

b)

Openness and approachability

c)

Relaxation and comfort

d)

Excitement and anticipation

72.

This face is expressing:

a)

Pride

b)

Contempt

c)

Excitement

d)

All of these

73.

This face is expressing...

a)

Confused

b)

Happy

c)

Anger

d)

Surprise

74.

This face is expressing...

a)

Sadness

b)

Shame

c)

Disgust

d)

Contempt

75.

This face is expressing:

a)

Anger

b)

Pain

c)

Disgust

d)

Sadness

76.

What might touching the neck or face indicate?

a)

Pride

b)

Discomfort

c)

Joy

d)

Embarrassment

77.

This face is expressing...

a)

Desire

b)

Embarrassment

c)

Flirtatiousness

d)

All of these

78.

This face is expressing...

a)

Shame

b)

Anger

c)

Sadness

d)

Pain

79.

This face is expressing...

a)

Amusement

b)

Desire

c)

Surprise

d)

Excitement

80.

This face is expressing:

a)

Sadness

b)

Shame

c)

Disgust

d)

Compassion

81.

This face is expressing:

a)

Disgust

b)

Love

c)

Contempt

d)

Desire

82.

This face is expressing...

a)

Sadness

b)

Pride

c)

Embarrassment

d)

Shame

83.

This face is expressing...

a)

Happiness

b)

Desire

c)

Politeness

d)

All of these

84.

This face is expressing...

a)

Sadness

b)


Shame

c)

Embarrassment

d)
  1. Love

85.

This face is expressing...

a)

Guilt

b)

Sadness

c)

Pain

d)

Disgust

86.

This face is expressing...

a)

Satisfaction

b)

Flirtatiousness

c)

Love

d)

All of these

87.
a)

POOR POSTURE

b)

GOOD POSTURE

88.
a)

GOOD POSTURE

b)

POOR POSTURE

89.
a)

POOR POSTURE

b)

GOOD POSTURE

90.
a)

GOOD POSTURE

b)

POOR POSTURE

91.
a)

GOOD POSTURE

b)

POOR POSTURE

92.
a)

POOR POSTURE

b)

GOOD POSTURE

93.
a)

POOR POSTURE

b)

GOOD POSTURE

94.
a)

POOR POSTURE

b)

GOOD POSTURE

95.
a)

GOOD POSTURE

b)

POOR POSTURE

96.
a)

POOR POSTURE

b)

GOOD POSTURE

97.
What type of nonverbal communication do you see being violated?
a)
Space
b)
Eye contact 
c)
Smiles
d)
Tone of voice
98.

This face is expressing...

a)

Confused

b)

Calm

c)

Annoyed

d)

About to sneeze

99.

This face is expressing...

a)

Sadness

b)

Anxious

c)

Focused

d)

Yo-Ho

100.

This face is expressing...

a)

Anger

b)

Confused

c)

Tired

d)

Upset

101.

This face is expressing...

a)

Curious

b)

Happiness

c)

Focused

d)

Daydreaming