English Vocabulary in Use: Advanced Book with Answers and Enhanced eBook Vocabulary Reference and Practice 3rd Edition

manner
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Body language and non-verbal language
Research shows that we communicate more through body language and non-verbal noises than we 
are aware. Here are some examples of how we indicate emotion through our non-verbal behaviour:
verb/expression
what it indicates
comment
raise your 
eyebrows
surprise or shock (either showing 
or causing)
either a person or behaviour can raise eyebrows
twitch
nervousness
repeated small movements with part of the body
flinch
pain or fear
sudden small movement
squirm
embarrassment or nervousness
move from side to side in an awkward way
smirk
self-satisfaction
smile (negative associations)
beam
happiness
broad smile (positive associations)
sniff at something
disapproval
breathe air in through your nose in a way that 
makes a noise
snort
disgust or great amusement
make an explosive sound by forcing air quickly 
up or down your nose
titter
nervousness or embarrassment
small laugh
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Exercises
131
English Vocabulary in Use Advanced
Complete the sentences with words from A opposite.
1 A light kiss on each cheek is the 
thing in some cultures when you meet someone you 
know.
2 Some people don’t seem to follow any kind of 
when posting messages on social 
network sites and often post offensive or bullying material.
3 She was very 
and hardly looked at me when she replied.
4 Joanna and David always taught their children to have good 
.
5 We don’t stand on 
in this house – just help yourself to anything you want from the 
fridge.
6 I’m sick of your 
comments. It’s time you learnt to speak politely to people.
You’re so rude!
7 For a young person, she’s very 
and old-fashioned in her ideas and behaviour.
8 The school considers it important that students should always address their teachers in 
a 
manner. Anyone who behaves in a 
way will be reported to 
the Director.