Watch the first segment of the talk and answer the
following questions.
Remember you can choose the subtitles you want. If possible, try using English subtitles.
Remember you can choose the subtitles you want. If possible, try using English subtitles.
1. Why do you think
Cuddy shows the photos of famous politicians? Note down some ideas and then
discuss them with a partner.
2. What does Cuddy mean
by interaction?
a. Talking to, or doing
things with, other people
b. The way you feel
about something that was said
c. Feeling happy about
something you did or said
3. Cuddy mentions two
areas of our lives on which body language can have an effect. What are they?
4. When Cuddy talks
about ‘the other audience’ that is influenced by our nonverbal communication,
who does she mean? Discuss with a partner.
5.
CRITICAL THINKING
Reflecting. Can you think of
moments in life where people may judge us based on body language? Note down
your ideas and then discuss with a partner.
Watch the next segment of Cuddy’s talk.
6. Complete the sentence
about Cuddy’s main point:
When you pretend to be powerful ……………………………………………………
7. What do you think
people mean when they tell Cuddy that they don’t want to feel like ‘a fraud’ or
‘an impostor’? Note down your answers and then discuss your ideas with a
partner.
Watch the final segment of Cuddy’s talk. Then answer
the questions.
8. How did the graduate
student feel before she came to talk to Cuddy?
9. What did Cuddy tell
the student to do?
10. What was the outcome
for that student?
11. During her talk,
Cuddy shares many examples of the power of nonverbal communication. Which one
was most interesting to you, and why? Share your opinions with your class.
