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Facial
expressions are the primary way people exhibit emotion and read the feelings of
others. Happiness, sadness, disgust, fear and surprise can be communicated
through facial expressions alone. But when part of the face is masked, it
becomes more difficult to recognize these cues.
If
you cannot read someone else' s emotional state, your ability to empathize with
them may be compromised. Likewise, if your own mask is hiding your emotional
state, others may not be able to empathize with you. Wearing a mask can also
make you feel more distracted and self-conscious, further weakening your
connection to others.
Fortunately,
you can regain some control over communication by working with what you have
left-the eyes. If you want to increase understanding with a masked individual, you
should look them in the eyes, which may be easier said than done. Eye contact
generates self- consciousness, consumes extra brain power and becomes
uncomfortable after only three seconds. But bear in mind, eye contact can also
make you appear more intelligent and trustworthy.
You
might be surprised how much information is conveyed by the body itself. For
instance, when someone is happy, they stand up straighter, when they are sad, they
drop their head; and when they are angry, their whole body tenses up. Learning
how people use their bodies to convey emotion may help reduce the uncertainty
you feel when communicating with someone in a mask.
Become
aware of your own body language, too. When engaged in a conversation, you can
appear more attentive by turning your body toward the individual, leaning in or
nodding. To let another person know you want to start speaking, straighten your
posture, or nod more frequently. Finally, he «ware that imitating the posture
of another person can increase how much they like you and even agree with you.
By
all means, continue the proper measures to keep yourself safe, but don't
neglect your relationships as a consequence. Social distance doesn't have to
mean socially distant.
(1)
What will happen if you wear a mask?
A . Your fear won't be known by others.
B . Others will have difficulty understanding you.
C . You will lose the ability to empathize with others.
D . Others won't focus on your face.
(2)
Why is eye contact difficult?
A . It may lead to misunderstanding.
B . It requires more brain power.
C . It may cause people to believe you less.
D . It will result in social distance.
(3)
What does paragraph 4 and 5 mainly talk about?
A . Body language is a double-edged sword.
B . Body language can convey shocking information.
C . We should make good use of body language.
D . Be careful with your body language when talking.
(4)
What is the best title of this passage?
A . How do people use their bodies to convey emotion?
B . Facial expressions, the primary way of human connection.
C . Facial expressions, eye contact, body language, which is the best?
D . How do we keep socially distant to keep ourselves safe?
答案: B
B
C
A