1) Gesture: Arms crossed on chest
Meaning: Defensiveness
Meaning: Defensiveness
2) Gesture: Hands clasped behind back
Meaning: Anger, frustration, apprehension
Meaning: Anger, frustration, apprehension
3) Gesture: Rubbing hands
Meaning: Anticipation
Meaning: Anticipation
4) Gesture: Pinching bridge of nose, eyes closed
Meaning: Negative evaluation
5) Gesture: Biting nails
Meaning: Insecurity, nervousness
CULTURAL
1) China: Greeting is usually just a slight nod and bow.
2) India: Before entering any sacred area, remove footwear.
2) Zimbabwe: It is rude to maintain eye contact.
3) Egypt:To ask, Would you sleep with me? tap two index fingers together, side-by-side.
4) Saudi Arabia: Shaking the head from side to side means yes.
5) Iran: The thumbs up sign is vulgar.
6) Argentina: Good friends will greet with an "abrazo".
6) Argentina: Good friends will greet with an "abrazo".
7) Canada: No excessive gesturing.
8) Sweden: Firm handshake.
9) Spain: The ok sign is obscene.
10) Poland: To invite someone to drink, flick your neck.
MEN and WOMEN
1)Poland:Men may greet women by kissing their hands; women greet other women with a slight embrace and kiss on the cheek.
2)Italy: In churches, women should cover their heads; do not wear short sleeves or sleeveless shirts. When dining, only men pour the wine.
3)Ireland: Women sit first. It is proper to sit with legs crossed at the ankles or at the knees; it is informal to cross your ankle over your knee.
4)Australia: Men do not express emotions.
5)Zimbabwe: Women and girls may often curtsey in greeting.
6)Mexico: Women initiate the handshake and men greeting with a warm and soft handshake. 7) India: Women should never initiate the handshake; women will often shake hands with other women but not men.
8)Saudi Arabia: men greet with a hug and a cheek kiss. Veiled women are not introduced. 9)Columbia: Women hold forearms instead of shaking hands.
10)Canada: Women greet with a slight nod.
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