3.3. Key Components of Non-Verbal Communication

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does an open posture indicate?

   Hint

   Think about how someone looks when they are welcoming.

2. 2.

   Name a gesture that can have different meanings in different cultures.

   Hint

   Consider how some gestures might be polite in one place but rude in another.

3. 3.

   What does an open posture indicate?

   • Disinterest
   • Confidence
   • Defensiveness

   Hint

   Think about how people stand when they want to be approachable.

4. 4.

   True or False: Eye contact signifies the same importance across all cultures.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Recall the discussion on cultural interpretations.

5. 5.

   Analyze how the misunderstanding of proxemics could affect a business meeting between an American and a Middle Eastern professional.

   Hint

   Consider the cultural norms regarding personal space.

6. 6.

   Create a scenario where facial expressions can drastically change the outcome of a conversation, and explain the analysis.

   Hint

   Think about how emotions can color interpretations.