Body language used in intercultural communication ppt.pptx

body language

1. Section 1E Christian Ambrocio Melissa Artates Kyle Philip Quiliza

2. Body language used in intercultural communication And ABC intercultural communication

3. What is body language? Body language is the use of physical behavior, expressions, and mannerisms to communicate nonverbally, often done instinctively rather than consciously. Whether you're aware of it or not, when you interact with others, you're continuously giving and receiving wordless signals

4. "Why is body language so important?"

5. Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has 65% to 93% more influence than actual text. This means that "how to say" is more important than "what to say". Of course, this does not mean that you don't need to do prepare anything for your interviews, nor does it mean that you can take any short cuts. On the contrary, this means that you have more things to pay attention to and prepare for than usual preparations.

6. it helps people have a better understanding of the overall situation, and thus adjust the content of the conversation and voice intonation. “Body language” is the best interpretation of the behavioral psychology of the individuals and groups.

7. Here are 4 key components of intercultural body language:

8. Personal Space - One important facet of physical communication is personal space, or how close people are when talking. In the West, people generally stand apart about arm’s length. But in Arab and Latin cultures, people stand together as close as six inches. It’s important to be comfortable with close quarters. Backing up could be taken as a sign of rejection and be insulting.

9. Physical Contact - Personal space and touching also affect workplace intercultural communication. In Latin America, two men might greet each other with a hearty embrace known as an abrazo. In contrast, many Asians are averse to touching. They will shake hands on first meetings, but avoid physical contact on subsequent encounters. In some cultures touch between men and women - even a handshake - can be highly sensitive and should be avoided.

10. Eye Contact - Another issue to watch is eye contact. In societies such as the Middle East and the United States, it’s highly regarded and a sign of sincerity. But in other cultures, it’s considered rude and should be avoided. In India or Japan, for example, looking a senior in the eye is disrespectful.

11. Hand Gestures - Finally, it’s best to avoid hand gestures. In intercultural body language gestures have different meanings in different cultures. In the USA, a thumbs up indicates approval or agreement. But in countries around the world, that gesture is obscene. In many countries, holding up your thumb can mean one - but in parts of Asia it means five, which clearly can have an unintended impact on cross-cultural negotiations!

12. What are the advantages and disadvantages of body language communication?

13. An advantage of non-verbal communication is that you get to know people better and because it shows your true emotions. A disadvantage is that there can be misunderstandings because the meaning might not be what the other person is thinking, feeling or intended

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