04-17-2017, 12:35 PM
(04-17-2017, 12:18 PM)ResJudicata Wrote: A bit off topic from the main thread but on body language, isn't body language also slightly complicated by it being a combination of both signals that are independent and dependent on culture? Ie: some body language it doesn't matter what the culture is but others are dependent on the culture of the person? Or was it that culture gives the context for the signals? I haven't studied body language in a long time, so my memory on this may be off.
Yes, there is differences depending on what culture.
For example, in some countries, it's disrespectful to look into someone's eyes. But in others, it's sort of a sign of trust/connection.
But those are more of the conscious signals. The unconscious signals, mostly remain universal. Such as smiling