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Unlock the Secrets of Body Language

Discover the fascinating world of body language with our engaging quiz! Test your knowledge on how nonverbal cues influence communication and interpersonal interactions.

Through a series of thought-provoking questions, you'll learn about gestures, postures, and expressions that convey hidden meanings.

Understand the science behind body language
Enhance your communication skills
Gain insights into the unspoken signals of those around you

11 Questions3 MinutesCreated by InsightfulMind24

You can tell a lot about a person by their handshake. The double handshake, (where the person places their second hand on top of yours), is likely to be used by ...

Someone who tends to dominate in meetings

Someone who is submissive

Someone who trusts you and wants you to trust them

Eye contact is an important part of communication, and a lack of it can imply deception. To avoid staring at somebody, how can you naturally strike a balance?

When breaking eye contact, look to the left or the right

Look down at the floor every 30 seconds or so

Look just past the person whose gaze you can no longer hold

It’s said that a genuine smile is almost impossible to produce on command. But what gives away a fake one?

The smile begins slowly and spreads across the rest of the face

There is a lack of crinkles around the eyes

The person's eyes close slightly

When you stand up to talk in front of a group of people, what can you do to exude confidence?

Strike a wide stance

Try yo position a desk or table between you and the audience

Clap your hands in-front of you

Which of these signals suggest the person you are speaking to might not be telling the whole truth?

They make steady eye contact

They make frequent hand to face touches, including attempts to cover their mouth

They answer you fairly promptly

You need to ask some tough questions about your team’s performance, and you notice that your team leader’s leg is shaking. Does that suggest:

He’s feeling bored by the conversation

He’s feeling jittery about your line of questioning

He is exuding confidence

While addressing a senior member of your team about staffing changes, she suddenly crosses her arms. Do you take that to mean:

She suddenly feels cold

She's not sure what to do with her hands.

She is feeling defenceless, and is trying to shut out what is being proposed

Leaders tend to use their tone of voice and expansive body movements to create a sense of authority. What should they do with their hands to emphasise this effect?

Keep their palms facing down

Make wild, expansive hand gestures while speaking

Keep their hands in their pockets

People could be paying attention to your body language before an event. To create a good impression, should you ...

Sit and fiddle with your phone

Sit staring vacantly ahead

Swap your smartphone for a newspaper

Using your hands while you talk can communicate a range of meanings, from enthusiasm and passion, to a lack of control. What would calm, rounded hand gestures say to you?

�I’m open and clear”

�I think I’m in trouble”

� I’m feeling over the moon”

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