Communication Between Cultures

这是一篇关于Communication Between Cultures的思维导图，主要内容有Nonverbal Communication、Kinesics、Space and Distance。

Communication Between Cultures:Nonverbal Communication

• Nonverbal Communication
  • Definnitions of Nonverbal Communication
    • is the process by which nonverbal behaviors are used,either singly or in combination with verbal behaviors,in the exchange and interpretation of messages in a given situation or context.
    • is a way of communication without words.
    • is the interaction that is carried out by our bodies,gestures,and tones of voice.
  • Importance of Noverbal Communication
    • First,nonverbal behavio accounts for much of the meaning we derive from conversations
    • Second,nonverbal behavior is significant because it spontaneously reflects the speaker's subconsciousness.
    • Third,the nonverbal dimension of our communication is always present.
  • Functions of Nonverbal Communication
    • Accenting
    • Comploementing
    • Contradicting
    • Regulating
    • Repeating
    • Substituting
• Kinesics
  • Facial Expressions
    • Facial expressions are important in human communication, because they are almost always visible during face to face interaction. It is apparently true that when conversing with each other, people tend to look at their interlocutor's face,especially the interlocutor's eyes.
  • Gestures
    • Gesticulation is another indispensable.
  • Postures
    • Postures refer to our body positions as a whole.
    • Posters send different messages to people.
    • It is subconscious in nature.
  • Eye Contract
    • is an important aspect of body language.
• Space and Distance
  • Proxemics
    • The technical term for the study of people's perception and use of space is proxemics.
      • intimate distance
      • personal distance
      • social distance
      • public distance
  • Attitudes Toward Crowding
    • Crowding is the uncomfortable feeling most people get when there are too many people around them. When it is crowded, people's personal territory will be invaded. Usually, people will feel uncomfortable,but the Chinese and Americans hold different attitudes toward crowding.