Facial Expressions
Posture
Tone
Gestures
Eye Contact
Volume
Excessive Movement
Pace
The main place where emotions are displayed. Things like smiling, frowning, or yawning can communicate your feelings, attitudes and intentions.
The way you sit or hold your body can communicate how you feel. In court, sit up straight and face forward.
The way your voice sounds. In court, it should not sound angry, critical, or silly. It is best to sound calm and serious.
The way you move your hands and arms can also be used to communicate.
Look at the judge or attorney when they are speaking with you.
Tapping your fingers, shaking your legs, or moving around a lot can be distracting in court. Try to avoid moving too much. You cannot stand up or walk around. If you have trouble controlling this because of a disability, talk to your attorney before court starts so they can let the judge know.
When speaking to the judge in court, you should not whisper or yell, or talk too quietly or loudly.
When talking in court, you should not speak too slowly or too quickly.
