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Interchange 2 (14. The body language of business)

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Warm-up Questions

What kinds of “body language” do you think are important in business?
In a job interview, what do you think creates a strong first impression?
Do you think first impressions happen quickly or slowly? Why?

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Interchange 2 (14. The body language of business)

Why the first 7 seconds matter (00:00 – 00:58)

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1. Which three things may be judged quickly, according to the video?

Age, education, and experience
Kindness, patience, and honesty
Creativity, humor, and intelligence
Credibility, confidence, and competence

2. How long does the speaker say it takes to make a lasting first impression?

About 3 hours
About 30 seconds
About 7 seconds
About 7 minutes

3. In the first seconds of an interview, what is it “all about”?

Your resume details
What you don’t say (your body language)
Your salary expectations
Your technical skills

Interchange 2 (14. The body language of business)

Attitude, posture, and smiling (00:58 – 02:04)

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1. When should you start to “warm up” your attitude for the interview?

When the interviewer asks the first question
Only after you shake hands
Before you walk through the door
After you sit down

2. What physical actions are mentioned to help you “stand tall”?

Lean away from the interviewer
Put your hands in your pockets
Pull your shoulders back and hold your head high
Cross your arms and look down

3. According to the speaker, smiling can activate what in another person?

The fear center in the brain
The reward center in the brain
The memory center in the brain
The sleep center in the brain

Interchange 2 (14. The body language of business)

Eye contact, the eyebrow flash, leaning in, and handshakes (02:04 – 03:39)

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1. What does the speaker suggest you do to improve eye contact?

Look at the floor while listening
Avoid eye contact to seem humble
Stare without blinking
Look long enough to notice the interviewer’s eye color

2. What is the “eyebrow flash” described as?

A universal signal of recognition and acknowledgement
A signal that you want to leave
A sign that you disagree
A way to hide nervousness

3. Why does the speaker say a handshake is powerful?

It replaces speaking skills
It helps you remember names
It quickly establishes rapport
It guarantees you get the job

Interchange 2 (14. The body language of business)

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1. What is the main focus of the video?

How to write a resume for business jobs
How to use body language to make a strong first impression in a job interview
How to negotiate salary in an interview
How to answer difficult interview questions

2. What is the speaker’s overall message about first impressions?

First impressions are not important in business
Body language strongly affects how people judge you quickly
Only your qualifications matter at first
You should try to speak as much as possible immediately

3. Which approach best matches the speaker’s advice?

Prepare your attitude and use positive, confident nonverbal signals
Wait for the interviewer to lead every interaction
Avoid smiling so you look serious
Hide all emotions to seem professional

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Interchange 2 (14. The body language of business)

Do you agree that people judge credibility and competence within 7 seconds? Why or why not?
Which of the seven tips (attitude, posture, smiling, eye contact, eyebrows, leaning in, handshake) feels easiest for you? Which is hardest?
How can body language expectations be different across cultures in business interviews?
Think of a time you made a strong or weak first impression. What nonverbal signals might have influenced it?