Specific nonverbal behavior and culture-depended interpretive cues

Abstract

The present study investigates how people interpret body language in general and how their interpretations are affected by culture. According to the literature review nonverbal communication is universal, but also it contains cultural differences. Social psychologists, counselors, and anthropologists are interested in body language because it plays important part in any communication, bringing more information about one’s feelings, attitudes, personality traits, etc. It was important to see what elements of nonverbal communication draw attention of people with different cultural background.