"Nonverbal communication cannot always be interpreted from one culture to another." Explain this statement, and provide two examples that support your response.

What will be an ideal response?

- Culture contributes significantly to differences in nonverbal behavior. Norms and rules that govern the management of behavior differ from culture to culture.
- Although there are common facial expressions like smiling or frowning, different cultures form different rules dictating how, when, and with what consequences certain nonverbal expressions are exhibited. For instance, crying is accepted in some cultures whereas it is not in others. Shaking hands is acceptable in some cultures whereas bowing is preferred in others.
- People from different cultures also infer emotions in somewhat different ways. For example, Americans typically look at facial expressions, body posture, and other nonverbal cues. Japanese, in contrast, might consider not only those same cues but also the relationship the person has with other people.
- Student examples may vary.