2.2.3 Non-Verbal Communication

• 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