Body Language Pre-Test
Body language can speak louder than words. To see what yours is saying –– and how to pick
up on others’ body language –– take this quiz.
1.
You’re at a party, talking to someone you just met. You’re most likely to be
A) fidgeting, playing with your hair or biting your nails.
B) looking around to see who else is there.
C) looking into the person’s eyes, smiling.
2.
When seated in class, you usually
A) sit up straight.
B) slouch.
C) lean forward with your chin perched on your hand.
3.
Your mom just came home from work to find you haven’t even started your
chores. When she starts lecturing, you
A) bite your lip.
B) throw your head back and sigh. (You’ve heard her deliver the famous
“Responsibility Sermon” one too many times.)
C) keep your head up, making eye contact and nodding as she makes her point.
4.
During group discussion, your English teacher asks a question that you know
the answer to. You would
A) raise your hand until you’re called upon.
B) look away fast, before she calls on you.
C) continue doodling in your notebook.
5.
You’re eating lunch with someone you’ve had a crush on for months. You’d
most likely
A) eat quickly, keep your head down and concentrate on your food.
B) keep bending down to wipe your mouth after every bite.
C) take bites during slow points in your conversation.
Source: All About You
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