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BODY TALK
To communicate well with people of other countries, you must learn to speak well, right? Yes, but speaking isn't everything. Some experts say only thirty percent of communication comes from talking. Your gestures and other non-verbal actions matter, too.
But in different cultures, the same action can have different meanings. When you have to meet someone from different culture, be prepared. Do you know what kind of gestures and customs
are appropriate?
Let's look at shaking hands. North Americans like a firm handshake. But the French prefer a light, short handshake. If you shake a French person's hand the North American way, he or she may not like it. People Eastern European countries and some Latino cultures prefer shorter handshakes, too. Hugging after shaking hands is also a common introduction there. Don't be surprised if a Brazilian gives you a hug. If you misinterpret gestures of introduction, your friendship may get off the wrong foot!
Everyone around the world knows the "OK" hand gesture, don't they? But in Spain, parts of South America, and Eastern Europe, the Ok sign in considered rude. And if you go shopping in Japan, it means you'd like your change in coins instead of bills. In France, making the OK sign means "zero" of that something is worthless. So check before you use the Ok sign to be sure
it's OK.
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Understanding even a few key gestures from different cultures can make you a better communicator. So next time you travel, try being culturally sensitive. Find out the local gesture and let your body talk.
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1) Seventy percent of communication comes from
A. gestures of introduction
B. shaking hands
C. talking
D. nonverbal actions
A. Brazilians
2)prefer a firm handshake.
B. North Americans
C. The French
D. Eastern Europeans
3) According to the article.
A. French people like firm handshakes
B. Brazilians often hug after shaking hands
C. Japanese people think the OK sign is rude
D. Eastern Europeans never shake hands
4) If your friendship "gets off on the wrong foot", it
A. begins well
B. ends badly
C. begins badly
D. ends well
5) The author advices that visitors to other countries should
