This document discusses similarities and differences in non-verbal communication between Saudi Arabia and Ireland. It covers body language, vocal characteristics, personal appearance, touching, and use of time and space. Some key similarities include maintaining eye contact and posture to show confidence and interest, speaking clearly, dressing appropriately for the situation or culture, getting consent before touching others, and respecting personal space. Differences include Saudi Arabian customs of keeping distance between opposite sexes and not using the left hand, and Irish tendencies towards softer tones and avoiding pushing in public. Overall, the document stresses the importance of understanding different cultural norms for non-verbal cues.

1. NON VERBAL
COMMUNICATION
MUHAMMAD FARIS LUQMAN BIN MUHAMMAD
ABDUL AZIZ (ASIA- SAUDI ARABIA)
MUHAMMAD IRFAN BIN AHMAD FADZLI (EUROPE-
IRELAND)

2. INTRODUCTION
 Most important aspect of any communication process
 Without words
 Reliable, effective and efficient
 Can be both intentional and unintentional
 Basic forms of non verbal communication are:
 Body language
 Vocal characteristics
 Personal appearance
 Touching
 Use of time and space

3. BODY LANGUAGE
 SAUDI ARABIA:
 Is physically comfortable with members of the same sex
 Maintaining eye contact is a sign of respect and looking away is considered a rude gesture
 Hitting the right hand against the palm of the left hand means that you wish the other
person harm
 IRELAND:
 Half hidden thumb – Asking for a lift
 One finger wave – Greeting when passing another driver on the road
 A “Reverse V for Victory” gesture is considered obscene
 Uncomfortable with loud, aggressive behaviour

4. BODY LANGUAGE (SIMILARITIES)
 Maintaining a straight body posture implies that the speaker is
confident
 Eye contact is important as it shows interest in the speaker

5. VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS
 SAUDI ARABIA:
 Saudi Arabians usually use silence as a means of contemplation
 When the tone of voice increases it signals the speaker’s interest in the
subject
 IRELAND:
 Softer tones
 Overly loud or disruptive is considered poor etiquette
 Inhale or inject short breaths while saying "yes" during a conversation to
show agreement

6. VOCAL CHARACTERISTICS (SIMILARITIES)
 Speaking with clear voice
 The tone and volume must depend on the current situation

7. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
 SAUDI ARABIA:
 Clothing is usually more conservative than westerners
 Usual attire includes Ghutra and Thobe for men and Abbaya for women
 Women clothing is very covering as a result of tradition, climate and religion
 IRELAND:
 Generally red, brown or black hair
 Slightly shorter than average European
 Light skin with light eyes
 Wear tunic known as a leine

8. PERSONAL APPEARANCES
(SIMILARITIES)
 Appropriate for public display
 Clean and sanitary clothing
 Follows the climate and condition

9. TOUCHING
 SAUDI ARABIA:
 Touching is not allowed between the opposite sex
 Touching between the same sex is common and is a symbol of friendship
 Its is rude to touch using the left hand as it is considered only used as personal
hygeine
 IRELAND:
 Gentle poke – They like you
 On the head – Ireland have just scored in any kind of qualifier
 On the shoulder – You are at a wedding

10. TOUCHING (SIMILARITIES)
 Touching the other speaker requires they’re consent

11. TIME AND SPACE
 SAUDI ARABIA:
 Personal space is considerably less conservative between people of the same
gender
 Close contact between people means they are familiar with each other
 Women and men keep their distance during a conversation
 IRELAND:
 Tend to maintain an arm's length's distance between themselves and others
 Avoid pushing each other in public spaces
 Time keeping is not very strict

12. TIME AND SPACE (SIMILARITIES)
 Feel discomfort, anger, or anxiety when their personal space is
encroached
 Does not invade the other speaker’s personal space

13. CONCLUSION
 Some learning of the basics about culture and at least something about the
language of communication in different countries is important
 Different countries conduct different etiquette during non verbal
communication
 Mastering the forms of non verbal communication is important as it helps
to successfully build up your communication skills

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