Question

When you arrive for your job interview, the interviewer greets you with a warm handshake and a smile. While you speak, he smiles and nods often and occasionally takes notes.
What message is the interviewer expressing nonverbally?
a. He is passively enduring your interview.
b. He is actively engaged in your interview.
c. He is uncomfortable meeting with you.

Answer 1

Answer:

b. He is actively engaged in your interview.

Explanation:

In most cultures, smiling implies friendliness. In the United States, nodding and maintaining consistent eye contact show interest and engagement in a conversation and respect for the speaker. By combining these three nonverbal behaviors, the interviewer is expressing active, positive interest in your interview.