Culture and the Communication Process “The Impact of Nonverbals”
What’s So Important About Nonverbal Communication?
What’s So Important About Nonverbal Communication?
What’s So Important About Nonverbal Communication? Nonverbal behavior communicates the
relationship aspect of messages … how we really feel about someone or something Don’t interpret nonverbal behaviors in
isolation … Think Context!
What’s So Important About Nonverbal Communication? Cultural Variations
Cultural Variations In Nonverbal Behavior
Cultural Variations In Nonverbal Behavior Paralanguage – speaking rate, volume, pitch and tone Personal Space/Proxemics – the size of our personal
“bubble” is smaller in contact cultures (South America, the Middle East); larger in noncontact cultures (Great Britain and Japan) Eye Contact – communicates varying degrees of
respect and status Shaking Hands – light and quick in France; firm and
brisk in Germany
Cultural Variations In Nonverbal Behavior Gestures – hand and arm movements that
communicate Emblems, like waving goodbye Illustrators, like talking with your hands Regulators, like turn-taking, that control
aspects of conversation Adaptors, that are related to managing our
emotions
Understanding Cultural Space Home – Our physical living space says a lot
nonverbally about our social class, and our identity Neighborhood – Segregation efforts or strong
historical ties speak nonverbally Regionalism – Loyalty to area or country by flying
local flag says a lot nonverbally Cyberspace – Profile photo on Facebook and
bookmarked web pages speak volumes
What’s So Important About Nonverbal Communication?