Exam 6: Nonverbal Language in Intercultural Communication

Women in most cultures tend to use fewer and smaller gestures than men.

Japanese people create mental space around them to cope with crowded conditions.

Volume,pitch,and intonation are vocal qualifiers.

The Japanese office arrangement illustrates the group orientation of the Japanese.

The open office arrangement in Japan emphasizes

Which of the following statements is not true?

The volume,pitch,and intonation are referred to as

What can you learn about the Japanese by studying the layout of their offices?

The timing of verbal exchanges usually indicates who is in charge.

Suit,dress shirt,and tie are acceptable business dress for men around the globe.

In Asian cultures smiling can be a sign of embarrassment.

Paralanguage refers to

In Japanese culture,eye contact is related to honesty.

Vocalization is the transforming of ideas into words.

How can private space be used to understand the nonverbal communication through space in a business setting? Give specific examples.

A businessperson in Venezuela who has discussions with two different people and answers the phone,all at the same time,indicates that he has power and connections.