Today was the last lesson about communication. Starting the morning, we took a look at different styles of listening habits, fairly roughly listed by countries (since even when you come from a certain country, it doesn't mean you are like every other person there, regarding the fact that they will probably effect on your behaviour). You can find this model (2018) in the following link: Listening habits Accessed [2018-09-28].
Continuing the subject, we did an evaluation about body language. Last on the list was smoking, which to me as a Finn was a bit weird, since it hasn't been acceptable for over a decade. Regarding that, we heard some interesting cultural differences from the people coming abroad, e.g. how in Japan it is still okay to smoke inside, even in meetings.
Talking about body language, we were shown a picture about how much is going on behind simply just saying "hi". People usually aren't just greeting, they are also checking out what the other person looks like: your posture, what you are wearing, your mood, everything in general. I feel everyone can relate to this and notice themselves doing it.
One thing that is good to remember is that gestures aren't a universal language. Simply showing the sign for "bueno" (Figure 1) - something is good and approved by you - might in another country show someone that you want to start a fight with someone. Even as simple as smiling or laughing in Japanese and Chinese cultures might mean that you just don't want to say no, or you don't know what to say. As told in the previous lessons, it is not polite nor easy in every cultures to say no to something.
Figure 1. Bueno hand sign. Accessed [2018-09-28]. Available:
https://pxhere.com/es/photo/909172
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