Nonverbal communication such as facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, and posture can have different meanings and social conventions across cultures. For example, in China smiling can indicate sadness rather than happiness and winking is avoided. Nodding has different meanings depending on the culture - in Canada it means yes while in Bulgaria it means no. Touching is viewed as a sign of confidence in Russia but permission is required first in Japan. Maintaining appropriate eye contact, distance, and posture are also culture-specific, for example direct eye contact is discouraged in the Middle East and Asia while it is important in Latin America. Being aware of these nonverbal communication norms can prevent embarrassment and issues when interacting with other cultures.

1. COMMUNICATION SKILLS
NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION IN DIFFERENT
CULTURES

2. LETS START WITH THIS
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http://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/275863/nowt
his-news-the-worlds-hand-signs/

3. 
THE PROCESS OF TRANSFERRING MEANINGS
FROM SENDER TO RECEIVER

4. WHAT IS NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION:
Nonverbal communication is the process of
communication through sending and receiving
wordless cues between people.

5. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS

6. CHINA
Things can get awkward for you here, they smile when
they’re sad :/
Plus no winking!

7. MIDDLE EAST
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Talk about being an open book. Unlike most people,
when they feel it, you see it!

8. HEAD MOVEMENTS

9. CANADA AND BULGARIA
NODDING ONE’S HEAD IN CANADA MEANS YES
WHILE IN BULGARIA IT MEANS NO!

10. 
In middle east, nodding the head down means
agreement, while nodding it up is disagreement

11. JAPAN
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Nodding up and down doesn’t have to be a yes or
no, it could simply mean someone is listening!

12. TOUCHING

13. RUSSIA
When a Russian touches another in conversation,
it’s a sign of confidence.

14. JAPAN
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Don’t forget to get permission before getting too
close

15. CHINA
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Keep your distance! Especially from your opposite
sex.

16. EYE CONTACT

17. MIDDLE EAST AND ASIA
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Unless your looking for a fight, lower your gaze!

18. LATIN AMERICA
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Good eye contact is important in both social and
business situations

19. POSTURES

20. ARGENTINA
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Standing with your hands on the hips suggests anger
or challenge

21. TAIWAN
Don’t slouch, its disrespect!

22. ASIA
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No matter how pretty your soles are, we don’t want
to see them!

23. CONCLUSION
 Before
you go travelling, let us
know, we can save you from lot of
embarrassment and perhaps some
pain!