Title: Cultural Differences in Body Language to be Aware of
Headings: Cultural Differences in Body Language to be Aware of
Cultural Differences in Body Language to be Aware of
Greetings with a handshake
Facial expressions
Hand gestures
Eye contact
Eye contact variation by culture:
Moving your head
Touch
Physical contact variation by culture:
Sitting positions
Silence
Gender
Conclusion
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Content: High Contact cultures tend to stand close when speaking and make physical contact more often. Latin America, Southern Europe and most Middle Eastern nations are examples. Medium Contact cultures stand quite close when speaking and will touch on occasion. Such cultures include Northern Europe and North America. Low Contact cultures stand at a greater distance and generally avoid physical contact. The Far East is an example. These rules are usually quite complex. They may differ depending on the age, gender, ethnicity, profession and status of the people involved. Sitting positions
Be aware of your posture when you attend meetings or are dining. Sitting cross-legged is seen as disrespectful in Japan, especially in the presence of someone older or more respected than you.