The country I chose to search for the differences in communication was Iraq. I chose Iraq because I didn’t know a lot about Iraq and this was a good chance to get to learn more about a country that I didn’t know anything about. Another reason I picked Iraq is because I think it could be a really fun and interesting country.
Tone and Volume
The tone and the volume in Iraq The tone and volume in the USA if you are within 3-6’’ then you talk in a soft whisper. If your are 20-36’’ then you talk in a soft voice. If you are 8-20’ then you talk in a loud voice.
Space
The space you are given in Iraq is typically an arms length away from the person you are communicating with. When you are with people of the opposite sex, this space may be considerably larger. With business colleagues, things may be different and it may also depend on the career you …show more content…
For most, there is little to no touching, unless you are family or good friends.
Eye Contact
Eye contact in Iraq is a very interesting topic. It is okay if it’s just a little, but if you make too much, it may be considered rude or an indication of hostility. If men look women they don’t know in the eyes, it can be considered as flirting or harrassment.
Eye contact in the USA is extremely important. It shows a sign of respect and a sign of interest in what the person is talking about. Maintain good eye contact, but avoid staring, it is considered rude.
Gestures
Gestures in Iraq are sometimes much different than gestures in America. One gesture that is considered rude is pointing. Instead of using their index finger to point at someone, they use their whole hand to point. When they use two hands to point, it often means they’re angry. Another gesture they use is placing their right hand on their chest say, “thanks, but no thanks”. Another gesture that they have is when in America, we would wave, they just bring their right hand up to shoulder
Tone and Volume
The tone and the volume in Iraq The tone and volume in the USA if you are within 3-6’’ then you talk in a soft whisper. If your are 20-36’’ then you talk in a soft voice. If you are 8-20’ then you talk in a loud voice.
Space
The space you are given in Iraq is typically an arms length away from the person you are communicating with. When you are with people of the opposite sex, this space may be considerably larger. With business colleagues, things may be different and it may also depend on the career you …show more content…
For most, there is little to no touching, unless you are family or good friends.
Eye Contact
Eye contact in Iraq is a very interesting topic. It is okay if it’s just a little, but if you make too much, it may be considered rude or an indication of hostility. If men look women they don’t know in the eyes, it can be considered as flirting or harrassment.
Eye contact in the USA is extremely important. It shows a sign of respect and a sign of interest in what the person is talking about. Maintain good eye contact, but avoid staring, it is considered rude.
Gestures
Gestures in Iraq are sometimes much different than gestures in America. One gesture that is considered rude is pointing. Instead of using their index finger to point at someone, they use their whole hand to point. When they use two hands to point, it often means they’re angry. Another gesture they use is placing their right hand on their chest say, “thanks, but no thanks”. Another gesture that they have is when in America, we would wave, they just bring their right hand up to shoulder