Non Verbal Communications

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University of Phoenix Material Nonverbal Communication Codes • View the following video located on the student website: o ABC News' 20/20: That’s So Rude: Cultural Differences in Manners between Japan and the U.S. (2006) • Analyze the nonverbal communication codes demonstrated in the video. • Answer the questions located below each image from the video. • Save this document to your desktop. [pic] 1. What nonverbal messages are being sent in this image? Answer: I don’t want to conform to what is normal or expected. I want to be my own person and have my own individualism. Recognize me for my own individualism. 2. What type of nonverbal communication codes are being used to deliver the messages? Answer: Wearing caked on make-up in public is seen as rude. Bright colors are seen as trying to get to much attention. I’m already rebelling and if you repress me it will only be more. 3. What effect does each message have on the other people in the image? Answer: People tend to treat you as disrespectful to them and the Japanese culture. Individualism is seen as rude. They have special places for smokers. The rights of all supersede individual rights. 4. What nonverbal communication skills and strategies could be used to communicate effectively in this situation? Answer: If people’s individualism doesn’t personally affect you then you shouldn’t worry about it. Treat people with respect. Eye contact is extremely important when dealing with a person like this in the picture. This person only wants respect and eye contact goes along way. [pic] 1. What cultural barriers are seen in this image? Answer: Personal image is a barrier in this image. Older generations do not approve of the younger generation dressing like the girls in the picture. Texting and playing on their phone in public is against
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