Non verbal communication

Non verbal communication Different culture and gestures of different countries

GERMANY The greetings in their culture consist of the most common the handshake. Also crossing someone else's handshake is inappropriate.

Having chewing gum in public it is inappropriate.

Talking with your hands in your hands in your pockets is disrespectful Instead of crossing the fingers for good luck they simply squeeze their thumb.

The dating in Germany is different than that in the United States. They each pay for their own food and entertainment unless a special occasion.

A raise of eyebrows during a business meeting may signal approval

They use their little fingers to point out at somthing or someone

When counting items on their , they start by numbering their thumb as one, whereas in many other countries it starts with index finger

It is polite to look others in the eye during conversation, however one should not stare.

Direct eye contact is considered a sign of respect and interest during conversation.

When gesturing or beckoning for someone to come,you should faceyour palm downwards and make a scratching motion with the fingers.

Waving the hand back and forth with the palm up usually signifies no.

The OK sign and thumbs up are understood, but do not tend to be used that often.

At the end of a presentation or performance, Germans often signal their approval or thanks by gently rapping their knuckles on the tabletop instead of applauding

SOMALAIWhen it come to personal space an arms length or less is common when people are familiar with each other and of the same gender. This distance is usually greater when interacting with members of the opposite sex

Touching during conversations is acceptable for members of the same genders.

Public displays of affection between genders are to be avoided for the most part while in public. Married couple will often walk side by side but not hold hands

Indirect eye contact tends to be the norm when conversing with superiors and elders. Most women will avoid a mans eyes in public.

Direct eye contact tends to be acceptable with members of the same gender who share the same social status

To beckon someone it is common to extend a hand or arm with the palm facing down and bring the fingers back to the palm in a scratching motion

A thumb under the chin indicates "fullness".

A swift twist of the open hand means "nothing" or "no".

Snapping fingers may mean "long ago" or and "so on"

It is impolite to point the sole of one's foot or shoe at another person.

It is impolite to use the index finger to call somebody; that gesture is used for calling dogs.

The American "thumbs up" is considered obscene.uganda A handshake is appropriate in most situations. Many times men will hold hands with other men, and often the handshake is prolonged into this hand-holding. This does not have any implication on their sexual preferences; it's just a sign of friendship and closeness.

If you would like to show great respect you may also place your left hand over your right elbow/forearm when handshaking. Many times women will hold hands with other women, and often the handshake is prolonged into this hand-holding.

Always use your right handwhen shaking hands

Generally, people prefer indirect eye contact. This does not mean you cant look at somebody directly, but continuous eye contact during conversations is not a must.

Overly direct eye contact can be considered aggressive by some.

Women and children often will look down or away when conversing with men or with elders.

Personal space tends to be very minimal in Uganda. People often talk very close to each other and less than an arms length of spaceis common. When gesturing or beckoning for someone to come,you should faceyour palm downwards and make a scratching motion with the fingers.

It is rude to point at people as pointing is reserved for dogs, so usually the whole hand/arm is used.

Holding the palm upwards and then motioning in a small flick downwards (like throwing a yo-yo) has a variety of vague meanings. It could bequestioning "what's up?" " What?"; apologizing "Sorry, what can I do?"; filler "You know."

Pointing fingers upwards and rubbing the thumb along the fingertips is the sign for money.

Special traffic gestures when trying to hail a taxi: Pointing straight upwards (repeatedly for emphasis): I'm going far. Pointing down: I just want to go a little ways (rarely used, because then they don't pick you up. Hand flat, open towards the ground about waist-height: I'm going a medium distance.

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