Activity 32: Non verbal Gestures

Introduction

This forum activity looks at the communication mishaps that transpire through nonverbal gestures and how you might avoid such mishaps by being aware of how nonverbal gestures convey cross-cultural meanings that are not universally recognized. This ties into this week’s learning goal to explore how communication differences impose barriers to cross-cultural effectiveness.

Initial Post Instructions 

Watch a Youtube video on nonverbal gestures around the world. Post a link to the video and discuss gestures you found differed the most from the meaning of nonverbal gestures used frequently in your culture. such as the thumbs up gesture and its various meanings.

Please review the following resources for this activity:

You may select a video of your choice to watch on nonverbal gestures around the world. Or you may watch one of the videos listed below.

The Secret Language of Culture

The Definitions of Hand Gestures Around the World

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