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Quiz: What are you really saying? |
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By Caroline Lalley
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Tuesday, 19 February 2008 |
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 Your body language sends messages
Are you revealing more than you want to or sending the wrong message without knowing it? “To me, people that have trouble sometimes are just unaware of things that they do with their body, and so, therefore, it causes the problems,” said Mel Harrington, counseling services director at Lutheran Social Services.
Harrington said people who are reserved might appear aloof or unfriendly when actually they’re just quiet. And people who are assertive or aggressive might come across as self-confident or pushy when really they’re just nervous.
Match the body language gestures with their possible meaning.
Gestures
1. Arms crossed on chest
2. No eye contact, slightly rubbing nose
3. Steepling (joined fingertips)
4. Sitting on edge of chair, tilted head
5. Hands covering mouth while speaking
6. Stroking chin, pacing
7. Short breaths, tightly clenched hands
8. Open hands
9. Playing with jewelry, chewing on pen
10. Drumming on table, head in hand, doodling Meanings
A. Openness
B. Defensiveness
C. Suspicion and secretiveness
D. Evaluation or thoughtfulness
E. Seeking reassurance
F. Cooperation
G. Frustration
H. Confidence
I. Nervousness
J. Boredom
Source: Best Care Employee
Assistance Program’s HealthWorks Fall 2007
Answers: 1-B; 2-C; 3-H; 4-F; 5-I; 6-D; 7-G; 8-A; 9-E; 10-J |