cultural difference in nvc

Presentation in Honour to

Ma’am “Ambreen Khan”

Group no. 08

Group Members:

Maryam Shoukat.

Maham Ayub.

Amna Rafique.

Ayesha Aziz.

Syeda Adin Ajaz.

Kinza Arshad.

Gulshen Manzoor.

“Actions speaks louder than

words”

COMPUTER SCIENCE 1st SEMESTER MORNING

Presentation Outline

What is Non-Verbal Communication?

Cultural Differences .

Forms of NvC.

Cultural Difference in NvC.


What is Non-verbal Communication ?

?


Communication without the use of spoken language. Nonverbal communication includes gestures, facial expressions, and body positions (known collectively as “body language”), as well as unspoken understanding, and cultural and environmental conditions the may affect any encounter between people.

Non-verbal Communication


Cultural Difference

Nonverbal differences account for difficulties in communicating.

Nonverbal communication is especially important in intercultural situations.


NvC Around the World

Nonverbal Communication

in Pakistan

Expressing happiness, respect

and love for others.

Cultural effect



Nonverbal Communication in

China

The Chinese don't like being touched by strangers. Therefore don’t make any body contact.

Cultural effect



Nonverbal Communication in Argentina

A handshake and nod show respect when greeting someone.

Cultural effect



Nonverbal Communication in

India

Namaste or namaskar is used as a respectful form of greeting. Namste is spoken with a slight bow and hands pressed together.

Cultural effect



Nonverbal Communication in the

U.S.A

Quite Informal way of nonverbal communication - A handshake, a smile, and 'hello'.

Cultural effect


Forms of NvC


General Appearance and Dress

Eye Contact & Gaze.

Facial Expressions.

Postures.

Touch.

Gestures.

General Appearance and Dress


All cultures make judgments based on looks and dress.

Length of women’s and men’s hair.

Choice of color, clothing, hairstyles and other factors affecting appearance also include in non verbal communication.

Eye Contact & Gaze

• Degree of attention or interest.• Regulates interaction. • Communicates emotion.

• Western cultures: See direct eye to eye contact as positive

• Arabic cultures make prolonged eye-contact: To show interest and truthfulness of the other person.

• Japan, Africa, Latin American, Caribbean: Avoid eye contact to show respect.


Facial Expressions


Facial Expressions:


Asian cultures suppress (repress) facial expression as much as possible.

Arabic cultures exaggerate grief, sadness, joy...

American men hide grief or sorrow.

Too much smiling is viewed in as a sign of being mentally ill.

Women smile more than men.

Posture:


Bowing : Not done in US; shows rank in Japan.

Hands in pocket : Disrespectful in Turkey.

Sitting with legs crossed : Offensive in Ghana, Turkey .

Showing soles of feet : Offensive in Thailand, Saudi Arabia.

Touch

“We communicate a great deal through touch..”


A weak handshake, a timid tap on the shoulder, a warm bear hug, a reassuring slap on the back or a controlling grip on your arm.

Touch:

USA: Handshake is common and hugs for family and close friends.

Islamic Culture: Usually don’t approve of any touching between genders even hand shakes.

Gestures


Pointing:

US with index finger.

Asian cultures with entire hand.

The Thumbs Up:

Western culture has become used to the thumbs-up as a positive, informal signal, generally indicating a job well done, there are cultures where a thumbs-up may land you in trouble.

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