Cultural dimensions
Cultural Dimensions Non-Verbal Communication: Fact and Fiction [1] Communication, one of the basic needs of human existence, can be defined as the transfer or exchange of information between entities. ... In addition, gestures often have different meanings in different circumstances, depending upon various factors: cultural, geographical, social, etc. ... Julius Fast, in his famous book Body Language, writes that body language is also subject to cultural and environmental influences. ... Other behavioral manifestations of emotion lie on a continuum, defined by the communicators cultural background. ... The research found compensation occurs much more frequently in cross-cultural relationships. This may be due to differences in cultural expression of affect, creating a greater discrepancy between the expected and observed communication behavior. ... In a new age where increasing population is decreasing personal space, it is imperative to understand cultural and personal communication differences and similarities. ... Let’s have some opinions about another important part of the cultural dimension: The Communication Styles.