https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z Slides en-us 2017-09-28 08:20:53 UTC 2026-01-25 17:30:57 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192052982 In western cultures it is expected eye contact is made to show people are engaged in the conversation. 
In Asian cultures avoiding eye contact with a member of the opposite sex or superior are is seemed as a sign of respect. 
In Africa intense eye contact  is seemed as aggressive, confrontational and extremely disrespectful.
China and Japan eye contact is not considered an essential to social interaction, instead it is often considered inappropriate. 
In Madagascar, it is okay to have eye contact but not for a log period of time. 
In America, eye contact signifiers that you are interested in the person or what they are saying.
In Iceland, they say it's important to have eye contact and no one leaves without a hand shake.
In Russia, eye contract is very important and it is expected to keep eye contact as long as your speaking. ]]> 2017-09-28 13:18:01 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192052982 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192053181 French people don't smile often as they find it unnecessary.
Winking is a facial expression particularly varied in meaning.In Latin America for example the gesture are often concidered a romantic or sexual invatation]]> 2017-09-28 13:18:26 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192053181 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192053292 Indian

Given the varying social norms among regions, each community has their own understanding of what respect is as well as normal behaviour. 
Feet are the ‘dirtiest’ part of the body. feet should never be pointed at another person. One should sit in a way that is avoiding the sight of feet.

The top of the head is considered to be the most important part of the human body. Touching someone on the top of their head, especially a baby or child, is rude. blessings are given by touching the head. 

Objects are to passed with the right hand or both hands. The left hand is to be reserved for cleaning, and the left hand alone should never be used to pass an object as it is seen as disrespect.]]> 2017-09-28 13:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192053292 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192057133 Japanese - don't stand close. Avoid touching and prolonged eye contact. Never beckon your forefinger.

French - hand shake when meeting. Family kiss both cheeks when meeting. Keep hands out of pockets.

Brazil - Women kiss twice, once on each cheek if they are married. Single women add a third kiss. Do not back away, Brazilians stand close to each other. Physical contact is a large part of their culture and is respectable

Vietnam - they shake hands when greeting and saying bye and bow their heads to show respect. Men and woman can't show affection in public and touching children on the head is only done by family. 

South Korea - Koreans consider it a personal violation to be touched by someone who is not a relative or close friend. Avoid touching, patting or back slapping a Korean. They don't like to be addressed by first name. Instead by family name or sir/ miss. 
Eye contact is rude and is seen as challenging. The bow is the traditional Korean greeting, although it is often accompanied by a handshake among men.

]]> 2017-09-28 13:25:30 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192057133 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192057913 France- touching during a coverstation is acceptable. Touching and hugging is not common in the work place. Arm length distance is enough space when talking to someone. Greet each other with kisses, touching is considered affectionate. ]]> 2017-09-28 13:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192057913 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192059311 In Spain, when you meet, you shake hands with each other and you shake hands when you're leaving. Men sometimes hug each other only if you're friends or family and women kiss eachother on the cheek and hug eachother. In Spain,  you never touch anyone you don't know unless someone friendly touches you first. Spanish people usually stand quite close when talking to each other]]> 2017-09-28 13:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192059311 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192060804 When counting on their fingers they go backwards instead of forwards. 
Bowing shows respect towards the other person.
When they tough something hot they rub their earlobes. 
Thumbs up means a steady boyfriend]]> 2017-09-28 13:32:21 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192060804 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192060888 Kiss fingers spread outward to say fabulous. Circle with finger and thumb to say ok. "Forearm jerk" is the equivalent to the middle finger and so is snapping fingers of both hands or slap an open palm]]> 2017-09-28 13:32:32 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192060888 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192061014 Shaking your hands vigorously means your boring in Italian 
Hands on your head means I forgot 
Flicking your finger under your chin means I don't care 
'Ok' sign means perfect ]]> 2017-09-28 13:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192061014 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192061077 To greet some one you shake their hand then touch elbows
Yawning in public is seen to be rude
Cross knife and fork when finished eating
Standing with the hands on the hips suggests anger, or a challenge]]> 2017-09-28 13:32:51 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192061077 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192061487 A thumbs up is considered as a ‘middle finger’, crossing your legs is a sign of arrogance and disrespect, greeting somebody with your left hand is seen as unclean and devilish.]]> 2017-09-28 13:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192061487 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192062348 People in Nigeria wink at children to ask them to leave the room. ]]> 2017-09-28 13:35:02 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192062348 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192062574 ‘Horn Fingers’ represents your spouse is cheating on you]]> 2017-09-28 13:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192062574 https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192064282 The Yoruba people in Nigeria wink at their children if they want them to leave the room. And the Chinese consider the gesture rude.]]> 2017-09-28 13:38:25 UTC https://padlet.com/asha_lal/mvxif1tcy20z/wish/192064282