This document discusses various aspects of verbal and nonverbal communication between cultures, including introductions, speaking styles, gestures, and expressions. It also examines cultural differences in education approaches and personal relationships, such as teacher-student dynamics, independent learning, friendship norms, and gender relationships.

2. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
• Varieties of Introductions
• Use of Titles in Introductions
• Eye Contact and Handshaking in Introductions
• 'Small Talk" After Introductions
• Cultural Variations in Introductions
• Verbal Patterns
• Rules and Styles of Speaking
• Directness in American English
• Invitations

3. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
• Speaking and Refraining from Speaking
• Different Ways of Expressing Common Needs
• Cultural Communication
• Cultural Differences in Nonverbal Communication
• Gestures
• Facial Expressions
• Eye Contact
• Space

4. Educational Attitudes
• Diversity in Education
• Active Participation
• The Teacher-Student Relationship
• Independent Learning
• The Honor System
• Competition

5. Personal Relationship
• Circles of friends, mobility and friendship
• Instant Friendships
• Male-Female Relationships
• Interculural Fiendships

6. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
• Verbal Patterns
• Rules and Styles of Speaking =depends on the situation
• Directness in American English = e.g. Simon Cowell in American Idol
• Invitations

7. Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
• Speaking and Refraining from Speaking
• Different Ways of Expressing Common Needs
• Cultural Communication
• Cultural Differences in Nonverbal Communication
• Gestures
• Facial Expressions
• Eye Contact
• Space

8. Educational Attitudes
• Diversity in Education
• Active Participation
• The Teacher-Student Relationship
• Independent Learning
• The Honor System
• Competition

9. Personal Relationship
• Circles of friends, mobility and friendship
• Instant Friendships
• Male-Female Relationships
• Interculural Fiendships