Cultural awareness - learner

1. Cultural awareness

1.2. Multicultural nonverbal language

Every communication has its both verbal and non-verbal features. The non-verbal communication includes one’s body language and behaviour that reflects personal, but also cultural traits and values. Try to reflect on the following, and put a mark (X) on YES or NO.

Body language and people’s behaviour across national cultures	YES	NO
Different national cultures prescribe different ways of greeting people.
I know how some other cultures than my own use eye contact in interpersonal communication.
There is one, universal way of showing respect for other people through body language.
My colleagues know exactly what kind of behaviour is specific in my own culture.
I know how my own culture is perceived by others and it is correct.
Many persons perceive my culture, norms and traditions in a way that is not true/correct.
I have noticed that in certain cultures women and men are being greeted differently by the opposite gender.
I know of at least five different national cultures where people behave in a special way.
The way I analyse and judge other cultural norms is always right.