Forms of Nonverbal Communication
Communication through body movements, including facial expression, gestures, and posture (Kinesics)
- Example: smile: usually sign for happiness/ pleasure, in Asia also sign of embarrassment/ discomfort
Communication through eye contact and gaze (Oculesics)
- Example: maintaining eye contact: sign of good communicator in USA, Middle East, sign of distrust in China or Japan
Communication through the use of body contact (Haptics)
- Example: greeting gestures:US and Eurpeans shake hands, Japanese bow, Middle Easterns of same sex kiss on cheek
- Hand gestures: „V“-sign, „O“- sign, „side-to-side-wave“