COMMUNICATION

Which ones are the main Cultural Differences in Non-verbal Communication?

A way to define non verbal communication can be “nonverbal communication involves those nonverbal stimuli in a communication setting that are generated by both the source [speaker] and his or her use of the environment and that have potential message value for the source or receiver [listener].   Basically it is sending and receiving messages in a variety of ways without the use of verbal codes (words).  It is both intentional and unintentional.  Most speakers / listeners are not conscious of this”[1]. And if we add to this fact the globalization influence, a cultural factor will become an importer tool or issue to analyze.

“Non-verbal Communication”. Retrieved on April 12^th 2011, from: http://i.ehow.com/images/a05/9c/en/use-nonverbal-communication-200X200.jpg

The posture, the gestures, the touch, the facial expressions, the body movement, and the way in which we are dressed, among others can be important elements to be taken into account at the moment we, as world citizens and business people, interact with other cultures, resulting in a successful and respectful encounter or in an disrespectful and uncomfortable situation for both sides.

“Non-verbal Communication”. Retreived on April 12^th 2011, from: http://skillfullydone.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/mime.jpg

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[1] “NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION”. Retreived on April 11th 2011, from: http://www.andrews.edu/~tidwell/lead689/NonVerbal.html