1. Body language is the way we communicate with others non-verbally. This can be scene through bodily gestures, facial expressions, posture, tone and pitch of voice, rate of speech, clothing, and the use of physical space. Body language is more readily believed because body language is natural and responsive. We usually don't plan what we are going to do with our bodies like we do when we plan on lying, so it is thought the body is easier to be believed than verbal communication. Nonverbal behavior is less conscious, less subject to control. It is the "real" message.
2. Humans feel the need to touch and be affectionate, but as we grow older we might feel scared to touch our family members and feel that affection. Touching is needed when affection is desired and wanted, and the other person is aware of it. We need touching when we want to care for ourselves and other people. Touching is loving and caring. The guideline is touch to give, not to get. This means touch to let other people know you are there for them, not so that they give something to you in return for being there for them.
3. After observing my classmate on Tuesday, I could tell when he was interested and bored. When he was interested, he sat up and was paying attention to the teacher, while asking questions when he didn't understand. When he was bored, he was slouching with his hand on his head. On Wednesday when he was interested, he focused on the teacher or the speaker and did a lot of nodding. When he wasn't listening, he put his headphones in and was paying attention to his computer. Thursday was much of the same stuff. He did a lot of the same motions, except when he gave a presentation he was very fidgety and was looking all around the room, which showed he was nervous.
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