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: 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. Showing the soles of your shoes or feet can offend people in parts of the Middle East and India. That is why throwing shoes at someone is a form of protest and an insult in many parts of the world - as former U.S. President George W. Bush famously discovered on a visit to Iraq in 2008. Silence
Though it can feel like a void in communication, silence can be very meaningful in different cultural contexts. Western cultures, especially North America and the UK, tend to view silence as problematic. In our interactions at work, school, or with friends, silence is uncomfortable.