Week 4- Body Language (B)
Our Journal – Communication Edition
Week 2 – February 21st
Idiom of the Week
🔹 Idiom: “Actions speak louder than words.”
🔹 Meaning: What we do is more important than what we say. Body language can show our feelings better than words.
🔹 Example: A smile can show kindness more than words—actions speak louder than words!
Words of the Week: Pick Your Favorite! (8)
🔹 Gesture – A movement of the hands or head to show a message.
📝 Example: A thumbs-up is good in some countries, but in others, it has a different meaning.
🔹 Posture – The way you hold your body, which shows confidence, interest, or discomfort.
📝 Example: Sitting up straight in a meeting shows confidence.
🔹 Eye Contact – Looking into someone’s eyes to show respect, honesty, or attention.
📝 Example: In some cultures, making eye contact is polite, but in others, it can be too direct.
🔹 Facial Expression – The look on your face that shows emotions like happiness or sadness.
📝 Example: Her big smile showed she was excited.
🔹 Proximity – How close people stand when they talk, which can show comfort or cultural habits.
📝 Example: In some countries, people stand close when talking, but in others, they need more space.
🔹 Handshake – A way to greet people by shaking hands, often in business or formal situations.
📝 Example: In the U.S., a strong handshake shows confidence, but in Japan, people bow.
🔹 Nod – Moving your head up and down to show agreement.
📝 Example: In some cultures, nodding means “yes,” but in others, it may mean something different.
🔹 Body Language – The way we use our body to communicate without words.
📝 Example: Understanding body language helps in conversations.
Quote of the Week
"Your body speaks what words cannot."
— Unknown
Book of the Week
📖 “The Silent Language” by Edward T. Hall
This book is about how different cultures use body language, space, and gestures to communicate. It helps us understand people from other cultures better.
✨ Key Takeaway:
Body language is important in every culture, but it can have different meanings. Learning about these differences can help us communicate better with people from other countries.
Fill in the Blanks – Exercise
Use this week’s words to complete the sentences:
___________ can show feelings even without speaking.
In some cultures, making ___________ is polite, but in others, it can feel uncomfortable.
Learning about ___________ helps us understand people from different cultures.
Journal of the Week – Try to Write and Bring It to Class!
Theme: Understanding Body Language Across Cultures
Write about a time when you saw different body language in another culture. How did this help you communicate better? Use at least three words from this week’s list. What did you learn about cultural differences in body language?
