[ID:8928]Don’t touch! Don’t stare! Don’t stand so close!
Non-verbal communication is as important as the words you use. Often, when we think about communication abroad, we hone in on language learning. But cultures around the world also have unique approaches to non-verbal communication. Signals like touch, gesture, eye contact and even fashion can communicate as much as — or even more than — the words you speak. Isn’t that fascinating?
Every globally-minded young person should know the key elements of non-verbal communication. This is necessary in order to appropriately self-assess, observe and adapt to cross-cultural environments at home and abroad. Dive into the interesting world of non-verbal signals!
The 8 Components of Non-verbal Communication
- Gestures: How your hand & body movements express information
- Eye Contact: How & how long you hold someone’s gaze
- Physical Distance: How much space you give to others
- Facial Expressions: How you use your...
