Nonverbal communication in Japan

Aru Akabayashi

Japanese Culture

•Moderation• no appeal

•Quiet•Caring•Manner

1: Meeting

•Do not hug• Shake hand•Bow

2. Conversation

• Do not stand close• About 1m

• No eye contact• Do not interrupt

2. Conversation

• Nod• Think what they mean to say

• Not direct

• EX) Maybe, it is a little bit difficult to do = it is impossible

3. Declining, apology

• No need for specific reason

• Not direct refuse

• Bow• Facial expression• Tone

4. Table manner

• Do not stick chopsticks into food

• Hold plate

Conclusion

• Japanese culture is different

Work Cite

• http://marukome.co.jp/marukome_omiso/hakkoubishoku/uploads/2014/07/wa8_0730.jpg• http://

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