BODY LANGUAGE Business Communication (96/10/4) Teacher: Terri Yueh Student: Claire Chen

BODY LANGUAGE Handshaking ─Handshaking ─ A form of greeting in most Western cultures. In the Middle East, a gentle grip is appropriate.

BODY LANGUAGE Arms akimbo ─Arms akimbo ─ In many cultures, this stance signals aggression, resistance, impatience, or even anger.

BODY LANGUAGE Clapping hands ─Clapping hands ─ Russians and Chinese may use applause to greet someone. In many central and eastern Europe, audience frequently clap in rhythm.

BODY LANGUAGE Folding arms ─Folding arms ─ Some social observers interpret as a form of excluding self, “ I am taking a defensive posture, ” or “ I disagree with what I am hearing. ”

BODY LANGUAGE Hang loose ─Hang loose ─ could convey different meanings: In Hawaii - It ’ s a way of saying, “ Stay cool, ” or “ Relax. ” In Japan- It means six. In Mexico - It means," Would you like a drink? ” (do vertically)

BODY LANGUAGE Arms behind back ─Arms behind back ─ Hands grasped is a sign of ease and control.

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