This is an interesting activity to organize in your company, especially if you are working in a diverse workplace. Try to get as many people from different backgrounds, countries, races and social circles as possible. Arrange them to sit in a circle where they can all see one another. Now, give them a printout of this worksheet and ask them to answer the questions −
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Non-verbal Actions |
Interpretations |
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Smiling |
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Smiling with raised eyebrows |
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Rolling eyes with smiling |
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Rolling eyes without smiling |
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Shrugging shoulders while answering a question |
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6. |
Shrugging shoulders while asking a question |
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7. |
Stretching your arms sideways while speaking |
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8. |
Looking down while saying something |
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9. |
Hand held up with palm facing you |
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10. |
Hands with palm facing down while explaining |
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11. |
Waving to someone |
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12. |
Tapping someone on the shoulders |
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Holding someone’s hand |
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14. |
Standing close to someone |
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15. |
Winking at a friend |
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16. |
Crossing arms while taking feedback |
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17. |
Shaking hands without a firm grip |
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18. |
Yawning while listening to someone |
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19. |
Drumming table with fingers, waiting for lunch |
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20. |
Placing hand over mouth on hearing something |
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21. |
Swinging feet and tapping feet to music |
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22. |
Crossing legs while in a meeting |
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23. |
Nodding the head up and down while listening |
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24. |
Turning the head side to side while listening |
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25. |
Whistling while walking alone |
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26. |
Clapping on listening to something |
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27. |
Scratching your head when asked a question |
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28. |
Showing an outstretched palm to a speeding car |
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29. |
Wagging one foot while keeping it on a knee |
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30. |
Raising hand inside a classroom |
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31. |
Looking elsewhere when someone talks to you |
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32. |
Keeping hands in your pocket while talking |
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33. |
Rubbing the neck when asked about something |
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34. |
Cracking fingers while at work |
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35. |
Looking around waiting in the reception area |
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