The split-second truths of your face
What your hands and arms are whispering
The honest feet and legs
The window of the eyes
Navigating cultural body language
007skaty Decode the rapid eye movements to master the subtle signals of silent communication.
007skaty While Americans and Europeans use the gesture for hitchhiking, people in Iraq and Nigeria view it as an offensive middle finger.
In which of these regions could giving a friendly 'thumbs-up' be interpreted as a severe insult?
Which global sport popularized the thumbs-up gesture worldwide as a sign of safety and approval?
007skaty Balkan locals mixing Western and traditional gestures create highly confusing head signals.
The peace sign: In the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, making a peace sign with your palm facing inward is the equivalent of flipping someone off.
In traditional Japanese culture, how is lowering your gaze during a conversation with an elder viewed?
How does the Western interpretation of direct eye contact differ from many traditional African cultures?
The study of the way in which certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of nonverbal communication. Direct eye contact is appreciated in Western countries but considered disrespectful in many Asian cultures.
What does the 'OK' hand gesture (thumb and index finger forming a circle) mean in Japan?