General knowledge

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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
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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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