3. Non-Verbal Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is non-verbal communication?

   Hint

   Think about body language and gestures.

2. 2.

   Name one component of non-verbal communication.

   Hint

   Consider physical expressions when communicating.

3. 3.

   What does body language primarily convey?

   • Words
   • Feelings
   • Thoughts

   Hint

   Think about emotions you observe in people's posture.

4. 4.

   Is eye contact important in communication?

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   How does someone react when you avoid looking at them?

5. 5.

   You are preparing for an international business meeting. How would you research and adapt your non-verbal communication techniques to avoid misunderstandings?

   Hint

   Look into specific cultural practices regarding body language.

6. 6.

   Write a reflective essay on a time when you misinterpreted someone's non-verbal signals. How could awareness of these signals improve communication in that situation?

   Hint

   Think of specific signals you observed and how they conflicted with what was said.