6. “psst” is a polite
way of calling a
waiter in Spain!
Soft speaking shows
good manners and
education in Thailand!
Increased
volume British
English speakers
= Anger
Increased volume in
Indian English =
Command attention
10. Someone is fearful of communicating!
The term for this is called
communication apprehension
(commonly called stage fright)!
Communication apprehension is the
fear/anxiety associated with real or
expected communication with another
person!
11. Silence in Asia is commonly
acceptable, but in the West
silence is considered socially
disagreeable!
In Confucian context,
silence (not talking), is
a virtue!
Greeks regard
silence as refusal!
Egyptians consider
silence a form of
consent!