Intercultural Communication Report: Cultural Values and Body Language

This report delves into the complexities of intercultural communication, examining the role of gestures, cultural values, and body language. It begins by defining culture and its impact on communication, followed by an analysis of how gestures can vary significantly across different cultures, emphasizing the importance of understanding these differences to avoid misunderstandings. The report then explores the concept of cultural values, contrasting the 'being' and 'doing' orientations and their influence on individual behaviors and communication styles. Furthermore, the report highlights cultural differences in body language, providing examples of how gestures and facial expressions can convey different meanings in various cultural contexts. The conclusion summarizes the key points, underscoring the significance of cultural sensitivity and awareness in effective communication. The report also includes a list of references for further reading.

INTER CULTURAL
COMMUNICATION

Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Role of Gestures in Different cultures
 Cultural values
 Being VS Doing
 Cultural Differences in body languages to be aware of
 Body languages to communicate with other people
 Conclusion
 References

INTRODUCTION
 The term culture is referred as the arts and other manifestations of human behaviour
and achievement related to the collective groups. The ideas, customs and social
behaviour of a particular people or society

Role of gestures in different cultures
 The term gestures are referred as the
important part which should be
considered by the people and the
individuals so as to present themselves
in a nice way and promoting the clear
understanding between them. Hand
gestures are the relevant part which is
related with the communication with
other people.

Cultural values
 Cultural values are the centre value and
ideals upon which an integral
community exists. This is made up of
different parts custom such as
traditions and rituals and values, which
are beliefs and culture including all of
a group's guiding values

Being Vs Doing
The term culture is related with the values of being focused on the simple
understanding which is related to the enhancement of harmony and peace rather
than exploiting one's emotions and beliefs. If the Cultural values are related with
the word doing, Than the people are more likely to be an assertive person who
believes that not only they can but they should adapt and work effectively towards
the achievement of the personal and professional goals.
Humane Orientation

Cultural Differences in body language to
be Aware of
The term Body language is related with the
signs and gestures that are presented by
one due to the actions and body postures.
These body languages are related with
conveying the powerful messages to other
person There are a lot of substantial
cultural differences in the ways people use
body languages to communicate with other
people.

Body languages to communicate with other people
 Greetings with a Handshake- Even
the simple handshake can vary from
culture to culture
 Facial Expressions- There are ,any
facial expressions which are considered
as universal and recognised all over the
world
 Hand gestures-Hand gestures can
mean very contrary things in different
cultures such as the ‘OK’ sign in
Greece, Spain or Brazil is disrespecting

CONCLUSION
The Presentation has shown various complex issues such as different cultures and hand
gestures. Further more, The Importance of cultural values were detailed along with the
different gestures that are being opted by Various countries so as to present themselves.

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