Greetings
How do Japanese people greet each other?
They bow.
Besides words, what can we use to communicate?
Our hands and arms.
What does nodding your head usually mean?
It means "yes".
What do you have to do when you enter someone's house in Japan?
You have to take off your shoes.
How do westerners usually greet each other?
They shake hands.
What can we use to express surprise, happiness and anger?
We can use our face.
What does shaking your head usually mean?
It means "no".
Which hand should you avoid using when eating in many countries?
The left hand.
How do Thai people greet each other?
They press their hands together.
What do you call communication that does not use words?
It is called non-verbal communication.
In what country does shaking one's head have the opposite meaning?
In Bulgaria.
Which part of your arms should you keep off the table when eating in many western countries?
Your elbows.
How do Maori greet each other?
They press their noses together.
What percentage of our communication is non-verbal?
Over 60% of our communication is non-verbal.
Where is the V-sign an insult if you show the back of your hand when you do it?
In Britain.
What color ink should you not use to write someone's name in Korea?
You shouldn't use red ink.
How do Indians show respect to their elders when they greet them?
They touch their feet.
What do you call the language deaf people use to communicate?
It is called sign language.
Besides happiness, what can smiling express in Japan?
It can express embarrassment.
What do you have to avoid doing when you eat noodles in western countries?
You have to avoid slurping.