1.

the ring gesture:

In America, it means OK. Its great.

In Japan it means money;
In France it means zero or worthless;
In Tunisia Ill kill you.
2.the single finger beckon:

In America it simply means: come here.

In Yugoslavia and Malaysia it is only
used for beckoning animals.
In Indonesia and Australia it is used for beckoning
prostitutes. i.e., ladies for the night.
3.The thumbs-up sign:

In Britain it means OK and is also

used as a sign for hitch-hiking.
In Greece it is an insult.
4. The ear-tug:

In Spain it means someone is a sponger, i.e..

Using other peoples money and never
spending his own.
In Greece it is a warning .
In Italy it is used to call someone a
homosexual.
5.the eyelid-pull:

In France and Greece it means: you cant

full me.
In Spain and Italy that you should be alert.
In South America it means he finds a
woman very attractive
 happy
surpris
ed
angry
afraid

disgusted sad
surprised fearful disgusted angry
shocked horrified revolted furious grief-
stricken embarrassed
ashamed proud shy bored suspicious
confused
 Means of Nonverbal Communication

VISUAL
Components Examples Meanings
Communicated

Image Clothing, hygiene Values, competence

Facial Expressions Frown, smile, sneer Unexpressed feelings
Eye Movements Looking away, staring Intentions, state of mind
Posture Leaning in, slumped Attitude
Gestures Handshake, wave Intentions, feelings

TACTILE

Touch Pat on the back Approval

Gentle touch on an arm Support and concern
 Means of Nonverbal Communication

VOCAL
Components Examples Meanings
Communicated

How things are said Loudness, pitch, rate Different meanings, e.g.
Vocal intonations Rhythm, pitch, clarity Sarcasm, disapproval

SPACIAL

Body closeness 0 2 feet Feelings of intimacy

Furniture arrangement Large pieces far apart Formal and serious
The conspicuous up-and-down motion of the Adam's
apple is an unconscious sign of emotional anxiety,
embarrassment, stress, or strong disagreement.

A neutral, relaxed, seemingly "expressionless" face

reflects a mood of calmness. It also sends a strong
emotional message of do not disturb.
Teeth that come together in a biting position
indicate concealed irritation or anxiety; it may also
be a sign of insincerity in a smile

The normal, resting blink rate of a human being is

20 closures per minute, with the average blink
lasting one quarter of a second (Karson 1992).
Significantly faster rates may reflect emotional
stress. Shes probably not happy.
 Lifting the chin, leaning the head backward, and looking down the nose
are used throughout the world as nonverbal signs of superiority,
arrogance, and disdain

Rotating the eyeballs in their sockets to a downward position,

bowing or tilting the head forward so that the eyes face the
ground or floor conveys a defeated attitude or one of guilt,
shame, or submissiveness. It also indicates distortion of the
truth. True statements are normally given with a confident,
face-to-face or level gaze, which may be held longer than three
seconds.
 Hands-on-hips shows that the body is prepared to "take
steps" to perform, take part in, or take charge of an event,
activity, or work assignment. This posture is indicative of a
person poised to step forward to carry out a superiors
order, to carry out discipline, to threaten a subordinate, or to
defend against others.

The head-side-tilt may be used to show friendliness, to show

coyness such as in a courtship, and to strike a submissive
pose. Shes going to let him spend the night. She may also use
this pose to respond to cute things, such as kittens and
babies.
 A sudden lip-compression may signal the onset of anger,
disliking, grief, sadness, or uncertainty.
Barely noticeable lip-clenching may signal unvoiced opposition
or disagreement

The message send by puckering the lips is I

disagree. It is a look of disagreement, scheming,
or calculated thought. She thinks her client is lying.
While speaking or listening to another's remarks, palm-
down gestures show confidence, assertiveness, and
dominance. Accompanied by aggressive, palm-down
"beating" signs, our ideas, opinions, and remarks appear
stronger and more convincing.

Uplifted palms suggest a vulnerable or nonaggressive

pose which appeals to listeners as allies, rather than
as rivals or foes. Throughout the world, palm-up cues
reflect moods of congeniality, humility, and
uncertainty. Palms up and held out to an opponent is
a gesture of peace or compromise.
The tongue-show is a universal mood sign of
unspoken disagreement, disbelief, disliking,
displeasure, or uncertainty.

Involuntary eye movements to the

right or left signal information
processing, reflection, and
thought. This student may simply
be thinking over the question and
trying to remember the answer
We unconsciously touch our bodies when emotions run
high to comfort, relieve, or release stress. Lips are favorite
places for fingertips to land and deliver reassuring body
contact. Holding your arm, massaging a hand, scratching,
rubbing, or pinching the skin signal an increase in anxiety
and possibly deception, disagreement, fear, or uncertainty

Squaring the torso is a

preparation for battle; angling
away is in preparation for flight.
The boy on the left will probably
take off running
Clenched fists signal an aroused emotional
state, as in anger, excitement (e.g., to cheer
on a team), or fear. In a business meeting,
unconscious fisting is a visible sign of
anxiety or unvoiced disagreement.

There are many involuntary

nonverbal signs after having eaten
a satisfying meal, such as
constricted pupils, moistened eyes,
slowed breathing rate, and mouth-
watering secretions accompanied
by increased swallowing. Other
signs of relaxation are leaning
forward or leaning backward a
rest and digest pose.
Folding the arms over the lower chest or upper abdomen with one or both
hands in contact with the bicep muscles is a common resting position and
indicates relaxation and/or agreement. Held less tightly against the body,
such as crossed and elevated on a table with elbows projecting away from
the body indicates disagreement. When arms and elbows are pulled in
very tightly against the torso, it indicates acute nervousness.