1. Types of communication.2. Non-verbal communication.3. Gestures, their history and meaning in

different countries.4. Gestures expressing emotions.5. Facial expressions.6. Conclusion.

Communication

Non-verbal communication ( NVC) Refers to the messages we give and receive through body language and facial expressions

What makes an impression?

Interpretation : approval

Interpretation : sign of disapproval or vote against

Gladiator should be spared

Gladiator should be killed

Interpretation: good/ alright/ approval

Japan – the general meaning is money. But for young generation it is “ ok”.

Australia – usually means “ zero” rather than “ok”.

Latin America and France – considered as an insulting sign and has negative connotations attached to it.

Finland – military conscripts used the sign to show that they have zero days left in the military service.

Interpretation: victory

Germany, Italy, Spain– victory.

Greece, Canada, the United Kingdom, the USA

– peace.

Japan and China - « I’m in progress of having my photo taken, so I must make this V-sign for some reason»

New Zealand – people do it to each other mostly if they know them and it is a common gesture between friends.

Interpretation: openness/ sincerity

Interpretation : aggression/ readiness

Interpretation : defensiveness / closed

Interpretation : boredom / indifference

Interpretation: nervousness / excitement / being anxious

Interpretation reflection / deep thought

You are never fully dressed without a smile

1. Non-verbal communication creates stronger relational bond than verbal.

2. It helps to give non-verbal feedback while verbal communication is going on.

3. It acts a helpful aid with verbal communication when listener is not aware of oral language.

4. You can give information which you don’t want others to hear or to listen to.