Question

Frank is skating with his friends. His nonverbal communication is sending several messages. Which of the following below best describes the messages he is sending, both consciously and unconsciously?
a.
formal, serious, shy, closed, uncertainty, exhaustion, confusion
b.
casual, fun, concentration, warmth, confidence, health, carefree, open
c.
culture, class, confidence, success, work ethic, tradition, excel
d.
fear, anxiety, uncertainty, risk, isolation, danger, loneliness, pain

Answer 1

b.

Skating with friends typically produces relaxed, playful nonverbal cues—smiles, open posture, easy gestures, focused attention on the activity—that communicate casualness, fun, concentration, warmth, confidence, health, carefree attitude and openness. Options a, c and d describe more formal/tensed or status-oriented or fearful messages that don't fit a social skating context.