(Inter)cultural Communication & Nonverbal Communication
(Inter)cultural Communication & Nonverbal Communication Understanding Communication Between Costa Rica and Japan This week's class focused on intercultural communication and nonverbal communication. I learned that communication is not only about words. Facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, body language, and even silence can communicate important messages. In intercultural situations, understanding these nonverbal signals is essential because people from different cultures may interpret them differently. According to Cherry (2024), body language includes facial expressions, gestures, posture, eye gaze, and body movements, and these signals should be understood in context. 🇨🇷 Costa Rica vs 🇯🇵 Japan Costa Ricans are generally expressive and friendly during conversations. We often use gestures, facial expressions, and an energetic tone of voice. In contrast, Japanese communication tends to be more subtle and indirec...