Body Language Skills 2

Question 1

When trying to build rapport with someone, which mirroring technique is most effective?

Accepted Answer

Copy their movements after a short delay

Answer

Subtly mirroring someone's posture and gestures with a slight delay builds rapport naturally without appearing mimicry.

Question 2

A job candidate repeatedly touches their neck during an interview. What does this most likely signal?

Accepted Answer

Nervousness or anxiety

Answer

Touching the neck is a self-soothing gesture that typically indicates stress or anxiety.

Question 3

Which skill best helps you distinguish genuine emotions from performed ones in body language reading?

Accepted Answer

Spotting microexpressions and clusters of signals

Answer

Genuine emotions produce brief microexpressions and multiple congruent signals, while performed emotions typically appear in isolation.

Question 4

In a negotiation, your counterpart suddenly crosses their arms after you present your offer. What is the best next step?

Accepted Answer

Pause and ask an open-ended question

Answer

An open-ended question invites the person to share their concern, helping you address the resistance the closed posture suggests.

Question 5

Which eye behavior is most associated with genuine interest and active listening?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining soft, intermittent eye contact

Answer

Soft, intermittent eye contact signals engagement without the aggression of unbroken staring.

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