PERSONAL SPACE BODY LANGUAGE Mason Intermediate School 4

PERSONAL SPACE & BODY LANGUAGE Mason Intermediate School: 4 th-6 th grade Mrs. Krugh & Miss Hudak

Understand Your Space Intimate Space This space is reserved for close family and friends Example: hugging your parents Personal Space This space is for normal conversations with teachers, family or friends Example: arm’s length away

Understand Your Space Social space This space is with new groups or acquaintances Example: small groups in class, joining a new team or club Public space Larger setting usually with a lot of people Example: giving a speech, going to the mall, or going to a football game

Types of Space

Invasion!!! Pay attention to the upcoming clips from Shrek How was Shrek’s personal space invaded in these clips? ?

Body Language What is body language? ? Nonverbal communication: � Posture � Eye contact � Body movement � Tone of voice � Facial expressions Did Shrek or Donkey display any body language? ? **Could Donkey have known from the body language that he was invading Shrek’s personal space?

Guidelines to Follow! Pay attention to clues: body language, nonverbal communication Speak Up! � “I mean business” voice, tone, eye contact � Ask them to take a step back or to not touch you Be assertive, NOT aggressive Keep your hands to yourself **Note cards to keep in your tool kit