The Importance of Nonverbal Communication

Student Activity Worksheet
Video: The Importance of Nonverbal Communication

1. Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?
A. ) Body language
B. ) Facial expressions
C. ) Eye contact
D. ) All of the above

2. Why is non-verbal communication just as important as verbal communication
A. ) Because most people aren’t listening to what you say anyway
B. ) Because what you say won’t mean as much if you have bad body language
C. ) Because sitting up straight means that you are smart
D. ) All of the Above

3. How can you show that you are interested in what someone has to say?
A. ) Constantly looking around the room and occasionally nodding your head
B. ) Making direct eye-contact with the person and displaying good posture
C. ) Slouching in your seat and make very little eye contact
D. ) None of the above

4. How can having good non-verbal communication increase your chance of landing the job?
A. ) Shows you are engaged and interested
B. ) It is a sign of respect
C. ) Shows that you can communicate with the hearing impaired
D. ) Both A and B

5. Non-verbal communication is not important in the hiring process, it is only relevant once you’ve been hired.
True
False