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 |  Subject: Nonverbal Communication of Teenagers  Fri Apr 25, 2014 12:36 am | |
| The words that come out of your teen’s mouth may not match up with what his body is telling you. Whether you want to communicate better with your teen or pick up on what’s really going on with him, you can learn to read his nonverbal cues. His actions, expressions and body language can help clue you into what he’s truly thinking and feeling.
Facial Expressions
- Take a good look at his facial expressions. You may be able to interpret his mood, like his happiness, sadness or anger, just with one glance. For example, if your teen is worried about an upcoming sporting event or exam, it may show in the form of a frown or scrunched forehead. Excitement and happiness will come in the form of smiles.
[color] Posture[/color]
- His posture can give you a clue on how he’s feeling about himself. If he has slumped shoulders, he may be self-conscious, insecure, nervous or tired. Standing tall with squared shoulders shows the world that he is feeling confident and assured.
[color] Eye Contact[/color]
- Your teenager’s eyes show you more than just that he’s awake. Wandering eyes may indicate lack of interest or preoccupation. Downcast eyes can be due to nervousness, guilt or lack of confidence. On the other hand, maintaining good eye contact shows interest, confidence, affection or attraction.
[color] Gestures[/color]
- His hands and body also speak a nonverbal language. Waving his hands can be a friendly, comfortable gesture as he talks to his friends and family. Tapping his fingers, hands or feet may be indicating that he’s bored, thinking deeply or stressed. If he starts pointing or poking, he could be showing interest, adding emphasis to what he’s saying or using the gesture to intimidate another person. Take a look at his facial expression and tone to understand what his gestures truly mean.
[color] Tone of Voice[/color]
- Besides the words, pay attention to his tone, timing, spacing, loudness and inflection. If he’s speeding through his words, he may be nervous. A quiet voice can indicate shyness or insecurity. A calm voice usually means he’s relaxed and comfortable in his current situation. Extreme loudness is often used when one is happy, excited or angry. His inflection and tone can emphasize his anger, warmth, confidence, sarcasm or happiness.
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