75 What does the information tell you about reading body language in general? Is its meaning always clear? Body language is not universal. Different gestures can mean different things in different cultures. In India, for example, people shake their heads to say yes. Can you think of more examples? b SPEAKING 16 Read the information about understanding body language from a teen magazine. Some words are missing. Choose the correct word (A–O) for each gap (1–12). There are two extra words that you should not use. Write your answers in the boxes provided. The first one (0) has been done for you. LANGUAGE IN USE 15 a A anxious D copying G for J lying M staring B behaving E curious H in K on N to C by F feeling I kind L out O tricky 0123456789101112 O Figuring out what a person is trying to say with their body language can be really (0) . Here are some of your most asked questions on the topic, answered (1) body language specialist Oona Malik. What does it mean when a person stretches their neck? It could just mean that their neck is bothering them and they need to stretch. On the other hand, it could also suggest that the person is (2) uncomfortable with the current situation. How can I tell if a shy person has a crush on me? Some signs might include the person (3) or maybe just glancing at you. But when you are speaking (4) that person, they might not look you directly in the eye as they may be scared of revealing their true feelings. Look (5) for other signs, such as turning towards you or (6) your posture and movements. What does it mean when someone looks at me all the time? That may mean the person likes you or is interested (7) getting to know you. You may also remind the person of someone else. This type of look can be a (8) of invitation to make conversation. Feel free to talk to them if you’re (9) ! What sort of body language can show that someone is not speaking the truth? Body language will vary from person to person. Some people may hold eye contact (10) longer than usual to try to hide the fact that they are (11) , while others will avoid eye contact. Some people will also shift their bodies, adjust their clothing or play with their hair. What does it signify when people wipe their nose while talking to you? It could mean that the person is feeling (12) and needs to do something with their hands to keep them from getting even more nervous. Or maybe they just have a cold or an allergy. Q & A: Body language – What does it mean? Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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