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  • Non-verbal communication includes various forms of body language
  • Non-verbal cues can contradict the verbal message being conveyed.
    True
  • Non-verbal communication is crucial for conveying meaning beyond spoken or written words
  • What do gestures primarily emphasize in non-verbal communication?
    Points in speech
  • Match the non-verbal cue with its cultural interpretation:
    Nodding Head ↔️ Means "no" in Bulgaria
    Pointing with Finger ↔️ Considered rude in many cultures
    Thumbs Up Gesture ↔️ Offensive in West Africa
  • Match the non-verbal cue with its meaning in Western culture:
    Eye Contact ↔️ Honesty and engagement
    Pointing with Finger ↔️ Indicate direction
    Thumbs Up Gesture ↔️ Approval
    Nodding Head ↔️ Agreement
  • The thumbs-up gesture is considered offensive in parts of the Middle East and West Africa
  • Non-verbal communication can reinforce, complement, or contradict verbal messages.

    True
  • Non-verbal communication can reinforce verbal messages by using hand gestures
  • Match the non-verbal cue with its contrasting cultural meanings:
    Eye Contact ↔️ Honesty in West, disrespect in Asia
    Pointing with Finger ↔️ Direction in West, rude elsewhere
    Thumbs Up Gesture ↔️ Approval in West, offensive in Middle East
    Nodding Head ↔️ Yes in West, no in Bulgaria
  • Match the type of non-verbal communication with its description:
    Facial Expressions ↔️ Convey emotions like smiling
    Gestures ↔️ Hand movements accompany speech
    Eye Contact ↔️ Direction and duration of gaze
  • Facial expressions convey emotions like happiness, sadness, or anger
  • Non-verbal communication types often reinforce or contradict spoken words.
    True
  • What happens when non-verbal communication contradicts verbal messages?
    It creates confusion
  • Non-verbal behaviors like eye contact regulate the flow of conversation
  • Understanding cultural differences in non-verbal communication is crucial for effective cross-cultural interaction.

    True
  • In some Asian cultures, eye contact can be seen as disrespectful or aggressive
  • Match the type of non-verbal communication with its description:
    Facial Expressions ↔️ Convey emotions through facial muscles
    Gestures ↔️ Hand and body movements with speech
    Eye Contact ↔️ Direction and duration of gaze
    Proxemics ↔️ Physical distance between people
  • Match the type of non-verbal communication with its description:
    Gestures ↔️ Hand and body movements with speech
    Eye Contact ↔️ Direction and duration of gaze
    Proxemics ↔️ Physical distance between people
    Paralanguage ↔️ Vocal cues such as tone and pitch
  • Non-verbal signals can contradict verbal messages.
    True
  • Understanding cultural differences in non-verbal communication is crucial for avoiding misunderstandings
  • What is the definition of non-verbal communication?
    Communication without spoken words
  • Why is understanding non-verbal communication important in social interactions?
    It reinforces verbal messages
  • What does eye contact indicate in non-verbal communication?
    Interest or discomfort
  • Match the type of non-verbal communication with its example:
    Gestures ↔️ Pointing to emphasize a point
    Proxemics ↔️ Maintaining personal space
    Paralanguage ↔️ Changing tone of voice
  • Place the types of non-verbal communication in alphabetical order:
    1️⃣ Eye Contact
    2️⃣ Facial Expressions
    3️⃣ Gestures
    4️⃣ Paralanguage
    5️⃣ Proxemics
  • What may eye contact indicate in some Asian cultures?
    Disrespect or aggression
  • What is the key to avoiding misunderstandings in cross-cultural interactions?
    Paying attention to context
  • Pointing with a finger is considered rude in many cultures.
    True
  • Paralanguage refers to vocal qualities like tone, pitch, and volume
  • Arrange the functions of non-verbal communication from reinforcement to substitution:
    1️⃣ Reinforcing
    2️⃣ Complementing
    3️⃣ Contradicting
    4️⃣ Regulating
    5️⃣ Substituting
  • In some cases, non-verbal communication can replace verbal communication entirely, such as using a thumbs-up to indicate approval
  • Non-verbal communication can reinforce, complement, or contradict verbal messages.
    True