life skills

1. Unit 3: Communication and
Conflict
Part 2: Nonverbal Communication
© Jenison International Academy
Melissa Rodgers

2. Nonverbal Communication
Nonverbal Communication is the process of
communicating though sending and receiving wordless
cues between people.
In order to communicate in an effective manner we must
be aware of how we are communicating.
See the following examples on what our body language
is communicating -

3. Body Signal Possible Message
1. Arms & legs crossed
1. Unsure of self,
closed to ideas
2. Arms & legs away
from body
2. Confident, open to
ideas
3. Chin thrust out 3. Defiance
4. Eyes averted in
another direction
4. Uncomfortable,
guilty, bored
5. Open hand gestures 5. Openness, sincerity
6. Body turned away,
6. Lack of interest,
towards exit
eager to leave

4. Body Signal Possible Message
7. Head tilted slightly 7. Interest
8. Head tilted, eyes
squinting
8. Disbelief
9. Sideways glance 9. Suspicious
10. Nose touching 10. Doubt, rejection
11. Slouched posture
11. Depressed, self-conscious

5. Body Language and Dating
How might you know a
women is interested?
How might you know a
women is NOT
interested:
Pouting lips
hair flipping
glances
pushing hair behind ears
biting or licking lips
Yawns
Frowns
Sneers
Hands in pockets
Arms Crossed

6. Body Language and Dating
How might you know a man is interested:
Holding eye contact longer than necessary
accident contact with girl
arranging tie or sleeves
fiddling with something
Keeping hands in front of the pants with thumbs
locked inside the belt
Moving closer

7. Nonverbal
What are some hand gestures and what do they
mean?
Does facial expressions and other body
movements influence the meaning?
Do these non-verbal gestures mean the same
thing across the globe?