1.2 - Universal Gestures and Their Variations
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Practice Questions
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What does a thumbs-up gesture represent in the United States?
💡 Hint: Think about what feedback we give when we like something.
In which context does the color red mean stop?
💡 Hint: Think about what we see at traffic lights.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does the thumbs-up gesture mean in the U.S.?
💡 Hint: Think about how you react when someone does something well.
True or False: The color red universally means danger.
💡 Hint: Consider cultural celebrations where red is used positively.
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Challenge Problems
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Select a common gesture and research its meanings across three different cultures. Reflect on how misunderstandings could arise based on these differences.
💡 Hint: Choose gestures that have starkly different meanings.
Explore how cultural norms can impact one's perception of risk. Give two examples from different cultures.
💡 Hint: Think about how your culture views risk in everyday life.
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