Lesson 2 — Activity 2: Facial Expressions
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Lesson 2 — Activity 2:
Facial Expressions
We can communicate our feelings very well through our facial expressions.
Facial expressions are:
The look on your face may tell the receiver that you are bored, excited, angry, or surprised. This is true even if the words you are using do not suggest those emotions.
Facial expressions are:
- among the most powerful, natural means for people to communicate their emotions and intentions
The look on your face may tell the receiver that you are bored, excited, angry, or surprised. This is true even if the words you are using do not suggest those emotions.
Here's an example. A friend is telling a long story.
If you are interested:
If you are interested:
- you might ask questions such as "Oh, really?" or "What happened then?"
- your yawns will show your friend how you feel about his storytelling.
Did you know?
"The eyes are the windows to the soul!"
Ancient kings were known to look directly into the eyes of messengers before accepting their messages. If the messenger was thought to be dishonest, he might be put to death!
"The eyes are the windows to the soul!"
Ancient kings were known to look directly into the eyes of messengers before accepting their messages. If the messenger was thought to be dishonest, he might be put to death!
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In a social situation, looking at someone is used to inform people of your interest or concern.
Among most Canadians, when you are meeting another person for the first time, you look into his or her eyes to show your interest.
In Asian, African, or Indigenous cultures, certain facial expressions can have different meanings than they do for most Canadians. For example, direct eye contact is considered to be rude or disrespectful rather than a sign of interest.
Therefore, one must take into consideration where they are and to whom and where facial expressions are directed.
Among most Canadians, when you are meeting another person for the first time, you look into his or her eyes to show your interest.
Did you know:
- that blinking at someone shows flirting or interest?
- if a person closes his eyes while being introduced to someone, he is telling the person that he considers his or her opinions of little interest?
In Asian, African, or Indigenous cultures, certain facial expressions can have different meanings than they do for most Canadians. For example, direct eye contact is considered to be rude or disrespectful rather than a sign of interest.
Therefore, one must take into consideration where they are and to whom and where facial expressions are directed.