Nonverbal communication provides more information than the written word. This is demonstrated by observing the various areas of nonverbal communication.
It is often entertaining to watch people. Have you ever people-watched such as at a mall or restaurant? This worksheet assignment and the discussion that follows is all about people watching, specifically, their nonverbal behaviors.
Observe the nonverbal behaviors of a friend, relative, and two strangers.
Friend: May be male or female/ age makes no difference/any location
Relative: Same as friend
Stranger: Someone you have never met; if you are unable to go "people watching," you may select someone in a video, movie theatre, or TV show
Brief Description: Male/Female; perceived age; eye color; location of observation; context (what was taking place during your observation)
Observed Nonverbal Behavior: Cover as many of the seven areas as possible
Interpretation: Your perception of Behavior: What did each of your observations tell you about the subject?
Were your perceptions accurate? Answer yes, no, or NA (unable to determine)
Note: You may not be able to determine if you were accurate or not, particularly when observing a stranger.