✅ Daily Living Skills (ADLs & IADLs) *coming soon
Course overview
Lesson Overview

13.8 – Reading Body Language in Public and Private Settings: Body language is the silent story your body tells long before your words arrive. Understanding it helps you navigate both casual and professional spaces effectively. In public, maintaining open posture and friendly expression signals safety and respect. In private, subtle shifts—like crossed arms or lowered gaze—can reveal stress, embarrassment, or hesitation. When you observe carefully, you can adjust your approach to comfort others or keep boundaries firm. Matching your gestures to your intentions builds authenticity; mismatched signals cause confusion. Noticing how people respond teaches you how your presence impacts the environment. Awareness of personal space keeps interactions smooth, especially across cultures. Reading nonverbal cues improves relationships because it replaces guessing with sensitivity. The more fluent you become in body language, the easier it is to connect with empathy and navigate complex situations without saying a single extra word.

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Practical training to help individuals independently manage personal care, household tasks, and community responsibilities, building confidence and self-sufficiency in daily life.

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