Cross Cultural Understanding

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A. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS Expressions are things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions, and ideas. Concerning about face, expression is a look on a person’s face that shows their thoughts or feelings. Expression implies a revelation about the characteristics of a person, message about something internal to the expresser. Facial expressions are an important channel of nonverbal communication. Many animal display facial expressions, but expressions are highly developed particularly in the primates, and perhaps most of all, in humans. Even though the human species has acquired the capabilities of a verbal language, the role of facial expressions in person-to- person interactions remains substantial. Messages of the face that provide commentary and illustration about verbal communications are significant in themselves. There are a massive number of expressions of the most communicative part of our body, the face, among other things: 1. Confusion Confusion represents a lack of understanding, and the expression itself is created one increasing their efforts to understand. An expression of confusion is often determined by the nose and forehead scrunched up, sometimes with one eyebrow raise higher than the other. Lips are typically pursed together as well, although the

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A. FACIAL EXPRESSIONSExpressions are things that people say, write or do in order to show their feelings, opinions, and ideas. Concerning about face, expression is a look on a persons face that shows their thoughts or feelings. Expression implies a revelation about the characteristics of a person, message about something internal to the expresser.Facial expressions are an important channel of nonverbal communication. Many animal display facial expressions, but expressions are highly developed particularly in the primates, and perhaps most of all, in humans. Even though the human species has acquired the capabilities of a verbal language, the role of facial expressions in person-to-person interactions remains substantial. Messages of the face that provide commentary and illustration about verbal communications are significant in themselves.There are a massive number of expressions of the most communicative part of our body, the face, among other things:1. ConfusionConfusion represents a lack of understanding, and the expression itself is created one increasing their efforts to understand.An expression of confusion is often determined by the nose and forehead scrunched up, sometimes with one eyebrow raise higher than the other. Lips are typically pursed together as well, although the expression of confusion tends to be most accentuated around the eyes and nose.2. ShameA look of shame is an easily and universally recognized expression. It typically includes eyes averted downward with a saddened or worried appearance. The head is also often positioned to face down with a frowning or neutral mouth. In simplified, shame is closely related to submission.3. SurpriseA look of surprise is easily identified by its widened eyes and gaping mouth. The emotion of surprise or shock is a close relative of fear. The surprised face is one of the most instinctual faces we make. Most of the time, we unconsciously make the faceit is an instantaneous reaction to something.Putting it more generally, when something unexpected happens, our eyes widen and our pupils grow in order to take in our surroundings more deeply and react more quickly.

4. FocusA focused or concentrated facial expression can vary, based on the situation. If the person is focused on a particular task, their eyes will be fixed on it. If one is focused on a thought or idea on the other hand, they may be looking upward or with eyes averted to the side. There is also typically less blinking.5. ExhaustedAn obvious factor indicating that someone is exhausted is half-open eyelids. Eyebrows are also frequently raised in attempt to stay awake. Fatigue is a weariness caused by a lot of exertion without sufficient rest.6. SeductionThe art of seduction is classified as someone enticing a person to engage in some sort of behavior, typically sexual. A seductive facial expression tends to vary greatly, yet there are still some features that remain relatively constant for everyone: eyes are fixed with a look of intensity at the other person, occasionally narrowed slightly as if to focus on a particular object. Lips are either pursed together or slightly apart. The head is frequently tilted slightly to one side, exposing the neck more.7. AngerAnger is linked with unpleasant, irritating, or frustrating situations. Anger, more than other emotions, is considered universal across cultures. The look and appearance is unmistakable. The eyebrows are squeezed together form a wrinkle and eyelids are tight and straight. The head is often slightly lowered as the eyes look through a lowered brow.8. FearThe facial expression of fear is characterized by widened eyes and eyebrows slanted upward. The mouth is usually open to some degrees as well. Fear, like surprise, is closely rooted to instinct and indicates a desire to avoid or escape something. The facial expression of fear increased sensory perception.9. SadnessSad expressions usually display upwardly slanted eyebrows and a frown. Sadness is coupled with feelings of loss and helplessness. The face is often displayed by those who are withdrawn. The reason for this expression is rather simple, that is the features that indicate sadness are reduced shapes of ones facial features.10. HappinessHappiness is considered as the most universal facial expression with nearly the same meaning across all cultures. The expression is indicated by a smile and crescent-shaped eye. In our complex social situations, the smile is typically inviting, and people gain more acceptances when they display it genuinely.

B. GESTURES AND BODY LANGUAGESA gesture is a form of non-verbal communication or non-vocal communication in which visible bodily actions communicate particular messages. Gestures include movement of the hands, face, or other parts of the body. Gestures allow individuals to communicate a variety of feelings and thought. Gestures often put together with body language in addition to words when they speak.Body language refers to various forms of non-verbal communication, wherein a person may reveal clues as to some unspoken intention or feeling through their physical behaviors. These behaviors can include body postures, gestures, facial expression, and eye movements. Body language may provide clues as to the attitude or state of mind of a person. For example, it may indicate aggression, attentiveness, boredom, a relaxed state, pleasure, amusement, and intoxication.There are a number of cultures found in the world, among other things:GestureMeaning

Brisk, erect walk Confidence

Standing with hands on hipsReadiness, aggression

Sitting with legs crossed, foot kicking slightlyBoredom

Arms crossed on chestDefensiveness

Walking with hands in pockets, shoulders hunched Dejection

Hand Rejection to cheekEvaluation, thinking

Touching, slightly rubbing noseDoubt, lying

Rubbing the eyeDoubt, disbelief

Hands clasped behind backAnger, frustration, apprehension

Rubbing handsAnticipation

Sitting with hands clasped behind head, legs crossedConfidence, superiority

Open palmSincerity, openness, innocence

Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed Negative evaluation

Tapping or drumming fingersImpatience

Pulling or tugging at earIndecision

Biting nailsInsecurity, nervousness

Looking down, face turned awayDisbelief

Stroking chinTrying to make a decision

Quickly tilted headInterest

Patting/fondling hairLack of self-confidence; insecurity