1. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation NON-VERBAL COMMUNICATION Attribute: http://farm2.staticflickr.com/1370/819994006_dcbdcb4ec8_o.jpg

2. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation DEFINITION Sending and receiving wordless message Body Language Symbols Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/fd/Dog_clicker_training.jpg

3. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation BODY LANGUAGE Through use of: Postures Gestures Facial expressions, and etc. Attribute: http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs31/i/2008/205/6/4/Businessman_silhouette_by_parka.jpg

4. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE Covert Unintentional messages delivered through body language, facial expressions, signs Biting of lower lip (usually towards female) Frowning or rising the eyebrow Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f0/Girl_Frown_Stare_May_13,_20101_%284605620980%29.jpg/320px-Girl_Frown_Stare_May_13,_20101_%284605620980%29.jpg

5. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation Overt Opposite of covert Laughing Exchange of handshakes Inviting a person over dinner Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/03/Shakehand.jpg TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE

6. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation CONTROLLING EMOTION Demonstrate happiness Laugh when appropriate Emotions like anger (losing temper) can cause Afghans to lose respect Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Happy_baby.jpg

7. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation GESTURE Eye contact Personal space Winking Nodding Shaking of the head Thumbs Up Come Here/Go Away Appropriate Gift Giving Etiquette Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a3/1328101861_Thumbs_Up.png

8. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation II. EMPLOY SYMBOLS Turbans Graduation Wear Sufi Turban Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/19/Nishapuri_%28Khorasani%29_Oldman.jpg Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6b/Sufi_dancer.jpg

9. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation Afghan Hat “Pakul” “Taweez” Attribute: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3333/3520228676_6fbdf902a6_o.jpg Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Tawiz.jpg II. EMPLOY SYMBOLS

10. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation Flags The National Flag Flags for Martyrdom Attribute: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c3/Flag_of_Afghanistan.jpg II. EMPLOY SYMBOLS

11. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation Tattoos Towers Minarets Seating Arrangement Location of Mecca II. EMPLOY SYMBOLS Attribute: http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2468/4516557859_bc660fdf37_o.jpg

12. 2012, Language Acquisition Resource Center/SDSU Research Foundation SUMMARY