Handshake

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grab my hand, so I naturally assumed that he was going for a handshake. He, however, went to kiss me on the cheek, which is a very common greeting in Mexico and in many other countries. I was, of course, surprised, because what he had just done was not something that was typical in my culture. He thought that it was strange that I was so flustered until we explained to him that here in America, we usually greet each other with a handshake instead of a kiss on the cheek. I had never really…

Clearly confused as to what the problem was. Arthur looked at him like he was a madman. “You smacked my hand! I was expecting a handshake, not a high five!” he exclaimed holding his hand close to his chest. “Oh.. sorry, dude” Alfred said looking guilty, “ I thought you were..” “It’s fine, just.. Don’t do it again” Arthur frowned. ‘What a savage!’ he thought to himself as he looked…

few similarities between the two cultures. Greetings are something that you can’t avoid. In America, no matter where you are when you usually meet someone you give them a firm handshake, especially when talking to someone of high authority or importance. It is a sign of respect but a simple wave will do the job. Handshakes aren’t required as there is a good number of germaphobes that don’t shake hands. In Japan however the way of greeting someone is a bit different. In Japan to greet a new…

says that culture shock is a kind of disorientation someone experiences when they are introduced into a new culture which Ferraro explains could result in “depression, overeating, or irritability.” I like the example that Ferraro gives with the handshake. I had an experience while visiting Ecuador I was introduced to the amazing South American culture where the women kiss your cheek when they are greeting you. Here in America, we greet…

Two years ago, the Ebola Virus infected West Africa. The fear in which we lived, knowing that even a handshake from the wrong person could move our legs to kick the bucket, was almost too palpable. My closest friends and some family members refrained from hugs and handshakes, which I have Always seen a total reflection of love, because they did not want to die. Though their sentiments were true, I always felt Uneasy and it made me want to learn more about this deadly virus. Inasmuch as I…

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experiment due my grade, and the experiment of deviance that I decided to is blinking my eye while I am shaking with someone. The process how to do these, first of all, I tried to approach someone and did handshaking, then while I said “hi” and handshake, and then I blinked my right eye. The first place I decided to is my friend's apartment area at Mountain Avenue, Upland while I dropped my friend after lunch. That time was hot afternoon and around the time when school was over, so there was a…

According to (skillsyouneed) listening interpersonal skills are key to effective communication, which that can eliminate being misunderstood when information is conveyed. The first rule of mastering listening is you must stop talking, put your focus on what the speaker is saying without interruption. Secondly, show the speaker that you are engaged in the conversation by maintaining eye contact and use nods or other gestures that show you are interested and listening. Show empathy with the…