COMMUNICATION

GESTURES-BODY LANGUAGES AND NONVERBAL COMMUNICATION(AMERICA)

Communication is a soft skill, involving speech,signals,writing and behaviour. It is a medium of interaction between someone with him/herself,as well as between someone and somebody else.

Most said that communication is only can be defined as words interaction,without realise that it's

also involving body languages and facial expressions which are practiced by everyone. For examples, police traffic handles traffic with hand movement,a kid responds with a smile when receiving an ice-cream, and a girl is blushing when being admired. This kind of nonverbal communication is called gestures.

Military signallers use hand and body gestures to direct flight operations aboard aircraft carriers.

Psychologically, gesture is the most easiest way of revealing one's real responses towards certain condition or situation.

Pointing can have a variety of uses and meanings.

In America, gestures are used just like in other country, but then, there are certain actions and motions that are translated as something negative or being rude! In normal social situations, Americans normally stand about 30 inches apart or less from one another, which is also considered their personal "comfort zone." But in certain Asians country, for west Indians and Puerto Ricans, straight and focus eye contact is considered to be rude and disrespectful, or may also indicate sexual overtones!

In the world of gestures, when we are travelling to other country, the 1st thing needs to come to mind is to remember the two A's - "Ask" and be "aware." If we see a motion or gesture that is new or confusing , ask a local person what it signifies. Then, be aware of the many body signs and customs around us. Together, we make gestures communication as a platform for different communities to live in peace...