Set the Scene:
Let’s start with some engaging questions to connect your everyday life to the subject of nonverbal communication. Please consider the following:
- How do you usually greet someone, and what does your body language convey in that moment?
- Have you ever felt uncomfortable or sensed that someone was hiding something from you, but couldn’t quite put your finger on why?
- Can you recall a situation where you misinterpreted someone’s intentions or emotions based on their nonverbal cues?
- How do you think nonverbal communication affects our daily interactions, from personal relationships to professional settings?
- What do you think is the most challenging aspect of interpreting nonverbal cues, and how can we improve our skills in this area?
Featured Image Analysis & Prediction:
Take a closer look at the featured image and consider the following questions:
- What do you see in the image, and what does it convey to you?
- What do you think this activity will be about based on this image?
- How does the image relate to the concept of nonverbal communication, and what insights can we gain from it?
Introduction:
Please read the introduction to the activity, which provides an overview of the importance of nonverbal communication and its applications in various fields.
Video Engagement:
Watch the video associated with the activity, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jwUXV4QaTw. As you watch, pause the video at the following strategic points:
- When the former FBI agent explains how to read body language
- When the video discusses the importance of nonverbal cues in poker
- When the video highlights the challenges of detecting deception
For each pause point, consider the following conversational questions:
- What did you learn about reading body language, and how can you apply it in your daily life?
- How do nonverbal cues affect the game of poker, and what strategies can players use to gain an advantage?
- What are some common myths about detecting deception, and how can we improve our skills in this area?
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Vocabulary Quiz:
Test your understanding of the key vocabulary with the following quiz:
- Which behavior is NOT typically a sign of deception, according to the text?
- A) Looking away when processing information
- B) Clearing the throat
- C) Crossing arms as a blocking behavior
- D) Touching the nose
- What is the term for the process of gathering information about someone through their behavior, body language, and nonverbal cues?
- A) Nonverbal transmission
- B) Personal space assessment
- C) Assessing someone’s transmission
- D) Debunking common myths
- Which of the following is a self-soothing action, according to the text?
- A) Putting hands on hips
- B) Brushing legs with hands
- C) Shuffling chips
- D) Crossing arms as a sign of aggression
- What can be indicated by raised shoulders, stiffened fingers, and hand movements, according to the text?
- A) Defensiveness or feeling threatened
- B) Uncertainty or trouble
- C) Confidence or comfort
- D) Deception or dishonesty
- Why is handshaking necessary and essential in most cultures, according to the text?
- A) It releases bonding chemicals, indicating liking or disliking someone
- B) It is a sign of respect or professionalism
- C) It is a way to establish personal space or comfort
- D) It is a form of nonverbal deception
Check your answers with the provided answer key.
Grammar Focus:
The provided text showcases various instances where gerunds and infinitives are used to describe purposes, behaviors, and actions. Please review the following examples and consider the grammar focus:
- Using gerunds and infinitives to describe purposes and behaviors
- Employing phrases like “to detect deception” and “to make judgments or decisions” to express purpose
Grammar Quiz:
Choose the correct answer for each question:
- By observing nonverbal cues, people can gather information about others, including ________ their thoughts and feelings.
- to understand
- understanding
- to be understanding
- being understood
- The former FBI agent used a presumptive approach, ________ that they knew the suspect was a spy.
- telling
- to tell
- by telling
- to have told
- Nonverbal communication is essential ________ people’s thoughts and intentions.
- in understanding
- to understand
- for understanding
- understand
- Poker players may exhibit behaviors ________ their cards, such as placing their hands on top of them.
- to protect
- protecting
- in order to protect
- so as to protect
- Handshaking releases bonding chemicals, ________ whether someone likes or dislikes another person.
- indicating
- to indicate
- in indicating
- by indicating
Check your answers with the provided answer key.