Editors: MinSuk Lee Zhiying Zhao contents What is nonverbal communication? Part I -Gestures and Body Positioning -Facial Expressiveness -Eye Contact -Conversational Distance Part II -Gestures’ examples between China and Korea 93 percent of a message was transmitted by the speaker’s tone of voice and facial expressions. Gestures and Body Positioning Gestures are specific body movements that carry meaning. Facial Expressions Facial expressions carry meaning that is determined by situations and relationships. Eye Contact Eye contact is important because insufficient or excessive eye contact can create communication barriers. In relationships, it serves to show intimacy, attention and influence. Patterns of eye contact are different across cultures. Eye contact’s examples America / Europe / Asia, Africa, & Latin America Conversational Distance We all keep a comfortable distance around us when we interact with other people. Distance’s several names -personal space -interpersonal distance -comfort zone -body bubble Distance’s examples -America / Asia Typical Chinese Gestures Happy New Year Count numbers in China Typical Chinese Gestures Of Drinking Tea Korean Gestures Generally, It means OK! It means money or I need some money Saying “I love you” Greeting Asia America