Body Language
In some cultures, bowing shows what?
In many Asian cultures, using this to point is considered to be rude.
Your index finger.
Using this gesture seen often in Guinea on the roads to show appreciation or say "thank you" could be very offensive in places like Greece of the Middle East.
Thumbs up
In some cultures, people avoid this to show respect
Eye contact
If you were to see two men holding hands in the US, this would most likely mean what?
They were homosexual.
In many languages people greet like this instead of using a handshake
cheek kisses - alternating cheeks
In Ghana and Turkey, if you do this with your legs while seated, it is considered offensive?
Sitting with your legs crossed?
In India, you often see people wobble their head from shoulder to shoulder. What does this gesture mean?
It could mean "yes", "I agree with you" or "I understand".
In some Asian cultures, what does it mean if you belch loudly after a meal?
It is a compliment to the host that they prepared a good meal.
In some cultures it is rude to eat all the food on your plate because it signifies this?
That you're still hungry and your host didn't provide you with enough food.
In some cultures, you would only use this gesture with someone who is from the same social status, is a friend or someone you are interacting with for business.
Handshake
In Thailand and Saudia Arabia, if you show this part of your body it is considered offensive?
Showing the soles of your feet.
Using this common North American sign that means "OK" could be very offensive in places like Spain, Greece, Brazil or Turkey.
Demonstrate "OK" sign
In some cultures, too much of this is a sign of shallowness
Smiling.
What should you do when offered a gift in places like China or Japan?
You should politely say "no" 2 or 3 times before accepting a gift.
Some cultures use these body parts to point on gesture to something rather than a finger or hand.
Head or nose
In Turkey, if you do this with your hands, it is considered disrespectful.
Putting your hands in your pockets.
This gesture is common in the US and some European countries and is used to ask someone to come closer.
Curling the index finger with the palm pointed up.
In Japan it is rude to do this daily activity while in most public places unless there is sign saying it is permitted.
Eating
In some cultures (like France, Italy, Spain and Japan), it would be considered rude to ask for this at a restaurant or when being served a meal?
condiments (ketchup, piment, etc)
In Japan people may do this when listening to someone give a speech so they can focus on what you are saying.
Close their eyes.
In Japan, when laughing, it is considered rude to do this?
Laughing loudly with an open mouth
In the US when you want to get the attention of a server at a restaurant, you should do this?
Slightly raise your hand.
Not doing this while talking to some people, could be considered rude in some cultures.
Making eye contact.
In China, you will often not find the number 4 in phone numbers. Why is this?
The word for the number 4 sounds very similar to the word for death.