Body Language is the most powerful Body Language is the most powerful way to communicate with other way to communicate with other

. people It is international and. people It is international and. important When we connect with a. important When we connect with a

, person words can be poor to tell what, person words can be poor to tell what we want to say so we use our body we want to say so we use our body

. language We can understand what. language We can understand what people are saying even when they are people are saying even when they are

.not talking .not talking From Nation to Nation From Nation to Nation …Body Language can be changed …Body Language can be changed

Forms of Greeting

Handshakes:Handshakes:

• • United States and Canada: Hard United States and Canada: Hard handshake. handshake.

• • France: Soft, quick handshake.France: Soft, quick handshake.• • Japan: Handshake with arm fully Japan: Handshake with arm fully

extended.extended.• • Germany: Hard handshake. Germany: Hard handshake. • • Middle East: Handshake with the Middle East: Handshake with the

free hand that on the forearm.free hand that on the forearm.

Other Body LanguagesOther Body Languages Eye Contact:Eye Contact: In Western cultures, people make In Western cultures, people make

periodic eye contact while speaking to show interest and periodic eye contact while speaking to show interest and trustworthiness.In the Middle East use very sharp and longed trustworthiness.In the Middle East use very sharp and longed eye contact to understand others’ senses and ideas, and eye contact to understand others’ senses and ideas, and move in suit way to see the other person's eyes better. move in suit way to see the other person's eyes better. However, in Japan direct eye contact is interpreted as an However, in Japan direct eye contact is interpreted as an act of rudeness.act of rudeness.

Smiling:Smiling: North Americans usually smile automatically when North Americans usually smile automatically when greeting others, while people from other cultures may greeting others, while people from other cultures may interpret as insincere. Asian people smile less than interpret as insincere. Asian people smile less than Westerners, and in Korea it is considered inappropriate for Westerners, and in Korea it is considered inappropriate for adults to smile in public. For Koreans, a smile usually shows adults to smile in public. For Koreans, a smile usually shows embarrassment,not pleasure.embarrassment,not pleasure.

HEAD HEAD

Nodding the head Nodding the head ““Yes” in most societies Yes” in most societies ““No” in some parts of Greece, No” in some parts of Greece,

Yugoslavia,Bulgaria, and Turkey Yugoslavia,Bulgaria, and Turkey

Tossing the head backward Tossing the head backward ““yes” in Thailand, the Philippines, India, Laos yes” in Thailand, the Philippines, India, Laos

Rocking head slowly, back and forth Rocking head slowly, back and forth ““yes, I’m listening” in most Asian culturesyes, I’m listening” in most Asian cultures

EYES EYES 

Eye contacts Eye contacts Encouraged in America, Canada,  Europe Encouraged in America, Canada,  Europe Rude in most Asian countries and in Africa Rude in most Asian countries and in Africa

Raising eyebrows Raising eyebrows ““Yes” in Thailand and some Asian countries Yes” in Thailand and some Asian countries ““Hello” in the Philippines Hello” in the Philippines

Winking eye Winking eye Sharing secret in America and Europe Sharing secret in America and Europe flirtatious gesture in other countries flirtatious gesture in other countries

Closed Eye Closed Eye ““I’m listening and concentrating.”  in Japan, Thailand, ChinaI’m listening and concentrating.”  in Japan, Thailand, China ‘’‘’Bored or sleepy ‘’ in America Bored or sleepy ‘’ in America

EARS EARS 

Ear grasp Ear grasp ““I’m sorry.” in parts of India I’m sorry.” in parts of India

Cupping the ear Cupping the ear ““I can’t hear you.” in all societies I can’t hear you.” in all societies

Pulling ear Pulling ear ““You are in my heart” for Indians You are in my heart” for Indians

NOSE NOSE 

Holding the nose Holding the nose ““Something smells bad.” is universal Something smells bad.” is universal

Nose tap Nose tap ““It’s confidential.” in England It’s confidential.” in England ““Watch out!” or "Be careful.” in Italy Watch out!” or "Be careful.” in Italy