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| In a number of different settings, watch what people do with their arms, hands, fingers, and whole body. Try to describe the gestures as "scientifically" as possible (a man held out his hand, palm down, and wiggled his fingers to call a waiter to his table) and indicate what you think is the meaning. |
| Hands | Arms |
| Fingers | Whole Body |
Eye Contact:
Observe the degree and nature of eye contact in as many of the following situations as possible:
| Between two men of the same age | Between two women of the same age |
| Between an older and younger man/woman | Between a man and a woman |
| Between a husband and a wife in public | Between a boss and an employee |
| Between a teacher and a student | Between a parent and child |
| Between people passing on the street |
In situations where host country people maintain more eye contact than Americans normally do, how might Americans come across to host country nationals?
How might host country people come across to Americans in those same situations?
In situations where host country people maintain less eye contact than Americans usually do, how might Americans come across?
How might host country people come across to Americans in those same situations?
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