Body language general

withBody language in the world. With quiz.

1. BODY LANGUAGE
HOW WELL DO YOU USE IT?

2. I´M BORED!

3. BITING LIPS - I´M ANXIOUS!

4. ARMS CROSSED - I´M NOT INTERESTED ...

5. ARMS CROSSED AND
WRINKLING THE
FOREHEAD - I´M MAD!

6. LEGS CROSSED -
Protective and
negative, shielding
the person from
other people and
their ideas.
Tension and greater
anxiety .
Crossed legs can
also mean that the
person wants to visit
the toilet

7. BITING NAILS – NERVOUS,
IMPATIENT, IRRITATED

8. ROLLING EYES – CONFUSED, ANNOYED,
IMPATIENT

9. SCRATCHING HEAD – CONFUSED

10. TAPPING FOOD – IRRITATED,
IMPATIENT

11. Human emotions:
Human_Emotions_-_Lie_to_Me_[www.Keep-Tube.com].mp4

12. you get off the plane in Tibet, expecting a nice relaxing vacation, and a
Tibetan native makes this face at you. What the heck?
You’re being Punk’d.
You got in the middle of a spitting fight.
You are being greeted.
You’ve met the village idiot.


You are in Kenya, and an old woman spits on the top of your head. What’s going
on?
She just saved your life! There was a malaria mosquito on your head and she drowned it.
She was giving you a blessing.
The spit is part of the curse she just placed on you.
It is part of a marriage ceremony.
In the Maasai tribe of Kenya, spitting on the head is
a form of blessing (this is an old custom that is fading away).
What is still common though, is the older person of two meeting
spitting on their hand before shaking hands -thereby transferring
the goodness of their spirit in saliva as a blessing to the other. Eew.
In some parts of Tibet, sticking your tongue out is
a friendly greeting! I think I like Tibet

13. Take the quiz to find out how much you know about body language,
gestures and foreign customs.
What does this symbol mean?
all right
zero
money
unmentionable orifice
This is a trick question, as this symbol means all of these things. In the U.S. (and other places), it
means “all right,” in Japan it means “money,” in France it means “zero,” and in Brazil it means the
“unmentionable orifice”, literally.
Ok, how about this symbol? Does it mean:
“I love you” in sign language, silly.
“Goat” in sign language.
The sign of the devil, man, aren’t we at a Black Sabbath concert?
A sign to ward off evil spirits.
This is a trick question. The symbol, called the corna, is both a heavy metal symbol and a way to ward off bad luck.
Ronnie James Dio is credited as making this symbol popular among heavy metal fans. Growing up in an Italian family, he
saw his gramma making this symbol to ward off the evil eye. When Dio replaced Ozzy Osbourne, (who used the peace
symbol in concert) in Black Sabbath, he wanted his own symbol, so he started using the corna. This symbol also means
“bullsh*t” in American Sign Language!

14. You are eating a meal in the Middle East, and your host asks how you like your
food. Your mouth is full, so you give him a “thumbs up.” He stalks away from the
table. What happened?
You didn’t answer fast enough.
He’s going to get you more food.
You did the equivalent of «flipping him the bird», meaning you want
to have sex with him/her.
His mother was calling.
You flag down a cab in Australia, and hop in the back. You try to make pleasant
chat with the driver, but he seems angry. What’s going on?
Don’t take it personally, cabbies are known to be gruff in Australia.
He’s not really a cabbie, you’ve just been picked up by a serial killer posing as a cabbie.
Run!
You insulted him by getting in the back.
You’re not supposed to talk to the cabbies
Although “thumbs up” symbol means “ok,” or “good,”
in the U.S. in parts of the Middle East, it means you
want to have sexual relations with the person you’re
giving the thumbs up to. I guess someone had better
tell all the soldiers giving the thumbs up all over Iraq, huh?
In the United States, people hop in the back of the cab.
But Australians pride themselves on everyone being equals, so
you’ve just insulted the cabbie by hopping in the back instead of
getting in the front with him!

15. This fellow is doing something offensive to Muslims or the Thai. What is he doing wrong?
His overuse of aftershave is offensive to anyone.
He’s wearing socks.
He’s pointing at his head with an object.
His leg is crossed and the sole of his foot is exposed.
You are eating dinner in Pakistan, and use your left hand to reach for another piece of bread.
Your host looks offended! What have you done wrong?
You’ve served yourself, you should always wait and be asked if you want more.
You wanted seconds, you greedy pig!
You used your left hand.
You are wearing nail polish which offends them.
In middle eastern countries and Thailand, the foot is
considered the lowest part of the body, physically as well as
spiritually.
This man is exposing his foot to those around him, and is
pointing his foot at the person to his right.
It’s not that you went to get more food, but that you used your left
hand. In many middle-eastern countries, the left hand is seen as
“unclean” as it is used to wash your private areas (instead of toilet
paper). As you might guess, “lefties” have a hard time over there.

16. They say a picture paints a thousand words – and the same can certainly be said for gestures. We all
subconsciously give away hints as to our true feelings, through our movements and gestures. This is a list of 25
examples of body language. Do you know more?
1-Gesture: Brisk, erect walk
2-Gesture: Standing with hands on hips
3-Gesture: Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightly
4-Gesture: Sitting, legs apart
5- Gesture: Arms crossed on chest
6-Gesture: Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched
7-Gesture: Hand to cheek
8-Gesture: Touching, slightly rubbing nose
9-Gesture: Rubbing the eye
10-Gesture: Hands clasped behind back
Meaning: Confidence
Meaning: Aggression
Meaning: Boredom
Meaning: Defensiveness
Meaning: Dejection
Meaning: Evaluation, thinking
Meaning: Rejection, doubt, lying
Meaning: Doubt, disbelief
Meaning: Anger, frustration,
apprehension
Meaning: Open, relaxed

17. 11-Gesture: Locked ankles
12- Gesture: Head resting in hand, eyes downcast
13-Gesture: Rubbing hands
14-Gesture: Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossed
15-Gesture: Open palm
16-Gesture: Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed
17-Gesture: Tapping or drumming fingers
18-Gesture: Steepling fingers
19-Gesture: Patting/fondling hair
20- Gesture: Quickly tilted head
Meaning: Apprehension
Meaning: Boredom
Meaning: Confidence,
superiority
Meaning: Anticipation
Meaning: Sincerity, openness,
innocence
Meaning: Negative evaluation
Meaning: Impatience
Meaning: Authoritative
Meaning: Lack of self-
confidence; insecurity
Meaning: Interest

18. 21-Gesture: Stroking chin
22- Gesture: Looking down, face turned away
23- Gesture: Biting nails
24 Gesture: Pulling or tugging at ear
25 Gesture: Prolonged tilted head
Meaning: Trying to make a
decision
Meaning: Disbelief
Meaning: Insecurity,
nervousness
Meaning: Indecision
Meaning: Boredom

19. •Language can also be a communication problem if you
can’t pronounce words correcty…
•E.g. sheet – shit ; peace – piss; beach- bitch, full – fool;
• hate – ate ; hungry – angry ; bear – beer ; ship – cheap –
sheep;
•Watch the funny video and see what I mean 
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Language barrier...An Italian speaks English.. [www.Keep-Tube.com].mp4