(Inter)cultural Communication & Nonverbal Communication This week’s class helped me better understand the importance of intercultural and nonverbal communication. Intercultural communication refers to how people from different cultural backgrounds interact and understand each other. Nonverbal communication includes body language, facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, and personal space. As a Costa Rican living in Japan, I have noticed both similarities and differences in communication styles. In Costa Rica, people are generally very expressive. We often use hand gestures, maintain direct eye contact, and show emotions openly during conversations. Physical contact, such as handshakes or friendly hugs, is also common among friends and family. In contrast, Japanese communication tends to be more indirect and subtle. Nonverbal cues are very important in Japan, an...
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