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Understanding Kinesics in Communication by Ankit Pareek is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Kinesics is the study of nonverbal communication through bodily gestures and facial expressions. Some key points: 1) Smiles and frowns have different cultural meanings - in Thailand a smile is used as an apology rather than to express happiness. 2) Eye contact norms vary between cultures and even within cultures. In many Asian cultures it is rude to maintain direct eye contact, while in the US it can be seen as rude or dishonest not to. 3) Head nods and shakes to indicate yes and no have different mean
- Author
- Ankit Pareek
- Language
- EN