COMMUNICATION SKILLS

NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN DIFFERENT CULTURES

LETS START WITH THIS

http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/275863/nowthis-news-the-worlds-hand-signs/

COMMUNICATION:

THE PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING MEANINGS FROM SENDER TO RECEIVER

WHAT IS NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION:

Nonverbal communication is the process of communication through sending and receiving

wordless cues between people.

FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

CHINAThings can get awkward for you here, they smile

when they’re sad :/ Plus no winking!

MIDDLE EAST Talk about being an open book. Unlike most

people, when they feel it, you see it!

HEAD MOVEMENTS

NODDING ONE’S HEAD IN CANADA MEANS YES WHILE IN BULGARIA IT MEANS NO!

CANADA AND BULGARIA

In middle east, nodding the head down means agreement, while nodding it up is disagreement

JAPAN Nodding up and down doesn’t have to be a

yes or no, it could simply mean someone is listening!

TOUCHING

RUSSIAWhen a Russian touches another in

conversation, it’s a sign of confidence.

JAPAN Don’t forget to get permission before getting too

close

CHINA Keep your distance! Especially from your opposite

sex.

EYE CONTACT

MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA Unless your looking for a fight, lower your gaze!

LATIN AMERICA Good eye contact is important in both social and

business situations

POSTURES

ARGENTINA Standing with your hands on the hips suggests

anger or challenge

TAIWANDon’t slouch, its disrespect!

ASIA No matter how pretty your soles are, we don’t

want to see them!

CONCLUSIONBefore you go travelling, let us know, we can save you from lot of embarrassment and perhaps

some pain!