BODY LANGUAGE VOCABULARY
Gesture: A movement of the hand, arm, or body to express an idea or feeling.
Sentence: He made a welcoming gesture by opening his arms wide.
Nod: To move the head up and down to show agreement or understanding.
Sentence: She nodded politely during the meeting to show she was listening.
Shake one’s head: To move the head from side to side, usually meaning “no.”
Sentence: He shook his head when asked if he wanted more coffee.
BODY LANGUAGE VOCABULARY
Fold one’s arms: To cross one’s arms over the chest, often showing resistance or boredom.
Sentence: She folded her arms and refused to answer the question.
Raise eyebrows: To lift the eyebrows, often to show surprise or disbelief.
Sentence: I raised my eyebrows when he told me the unbelievable news.
Shrug: To lift the shoulders to show you don’t know or don’t care.
Sentence: When asked about the missing files, he simply shrugged.
Pace: To walk back and forth, especially when nervous or deep in thought.
Sentence: He paced the room anxiously while waiting for the phone call.
BODY LANGUAGE VOCABULARY
Glare: To look at someone angrily or fiercely.
Sentence: She glared at him for interrupting her speech.
Stare: To look at someone or something with wide-open eyes for a long time.
Sentence: He stared out of the window, lost in thought.
