Don’t touch! Don’t stare! Don’t stand so close!
Non-verbal communication is as important as the words you use. Every globally-minded young person should know the key elements of non-verbal communication in order to appropriately self-assess, observe and adapt to cross-cultural environments at home and abroad. So, dive into the interesting world of non-verbal signals!
Why Is Non-verbal Communication Important?
Subtle signals can indicate status, power, subtext and emotion. Let’s explore the eight key components:
Gestures: How your hand & body movements express information
Gestures have rich and varied meanings around the world. Casual or unconscious movements can have unintended or even offensive interpretations. For this reason, many travers try to limit their gestures...
