Check understanding

• Explains with general examples (how much eye contact feels polite, how close to stand, whether a gesture seems friendly) that families and communities teach different conventions for the same non-verbal signal, so it can be meant and understood differently, and that people within one community also differ by person and situation
• Analyses an invented scenario in which a signal is misread, explains how the misunderstanding came from assuming one fixed meaning, and suggests a respectful way to check
• In a role-play or discussion, checks meaning politely or adjusts their own signals instead of assuming rudeness or lack of interest

“If a new classmate looks down while your child is thanking them, does your child understand that this might be a sign of respect in some families rather than rudeness — and check kindly instead of assuming?”