IMPACT OF CULTURE ON NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS

IMPACT OF CULTURE ON NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS

Unconscious forms of non-verbal communication

There are several of them and involve:


 Facial Expressions
 Eyes
 Head
 Shoulders
 Hands and fingers
 Body posture

Gestures, expression etc provide cues and clues that supplement ones‟ oral communication. They are vital and yet they should not be learnt as they look artificial. They are not consciously worn as they are intuitive, outward expressions of inward feelings or thoughts. Gestures should be read in clusters and in the context they are made. Single gesture is like a single word that can have many meanings.

Following gestures are best avoided:
 A pointing finger
 A clenched, raised fist
 A finger raised and put vertically on the lips
 Frown on the face