The meaning of an action is defined by the receiver, not the sender.
Chapter 1

The split-second truths of your face

Chapter 2

What your hands and arms are whispering

Chapter 3

The honest feet and legs

Chapter 4

The window of the eyes

Chapter 5

Navigating cultural body language

Ch 5 · Navigating cultural body language
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007skaty Many cultures follow different rules for making eye contact with elders.

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007skaty The different meanings of the OK hand gesture around the world.

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007skaty Bulgaria features a unique tradition of reversed head gestures.

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007skaty The offensive cultural meanings of the thumbs-up hand gesture

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Glance Dance
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007skaty Decode the rapid eye movements to master the subtle signals of silent communication.

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The dangerous thumbs-up

007skaty While Americans and Europeans use the gesture for hitchhiking, people in Iraq and Nigeria view it as an offensive middle finger.

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Quiz

In which of these regions could giving a friendly 'thumbs-up' be interpreted as a severe insult?

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Quiz

Which global sport popularized the thumbs-up gesture worldwide as a sign of safety and approval?

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The meaning of an action is defined by the receiver, not the sender.

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The complex nod of Bulgaria

007skaty Balkan locals mixing Western and traditional gestures create highly confusing head signals.

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In Bulgaria, what does a traditional up-and-down head nod actually mean?

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Quiz

Why is communicating with gestures in Bulgaria particularly tricky for tourists?

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Fun Fact

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.

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Quiz

In traditional Japanese culture, how is lowering your gaze during a conversation with an elder viewed?

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Quiz

How does the Western interpretation of direct eye contact differ from many traditional African cultures?

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Glossary
kinesics (noun)
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.

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Quiz

Why should you avoid using the 'OK' hand gesture when traveling in Brazil?

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Quiz

What does the 'OK' hand gesture (thumb and index finger forming a circle) mean in Japan?

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Gossip

Which cultural gesture difference do you find the most surprising?

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