Non-Verbal Communication Skills

noun a theatrical performance without dialogue, typically used to introduce the plot of a play

• The actors performed a dumb show to convey the message without speaking.
• The silent skit they did was like a dumb show, but it was really funny.
• I can't believe he pulled that dumb show in front of everyone.
• Her actions were a dumb show of ignorance and arrogance.

noun a person who habitually flirts

verb to behave amorously without serious intent

• She was warned by HR for engaging in inappropriate flirtatious behavior with a coworker.
• I saw you flirting with that guy at the party last night.
• She's always trying to flirt her way out of trouble.
• The colors in the painting flirt with each other, creating a harmonious composition.

noun a form of theatrical entertainment in which performers express emotions and actions through gestures without speech

verb to imitate or mimic someone or something without using words

• The mime artist performed a silent act at the cultural festival.
• I saw a mime on the street today pretending to be stuck in a box.
• Check out that mime over there, he's hilarious!
• Her facial expressions were like a mime, revealing every emotion without words.

verb the act of performing a silent theatrical performance using gestures and body movements instead of words

• The actor demonstrated his miming skills during the theater performance.
• She's really good at miming, you should see her in action!
• I heard that guy is a pro at miming, he can make you believe anything!
• Sometimes it feels like I'm just miming my way through life, not really living.

noun a dramatic entertainment, originating in Roman mime, in which performers express meaning through gestures accompanied by music

verb to express or represent something through pantomime

• The actors performed a traditional pantomime at the theater last night.
• We always have a good laugh watching the silly pantomime at the school talent show.
• I can't believe he's still doing that pantomime, it's so cringey.
• Her fake smile was like a pantomime, hiding her true feelings.