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Body Language Savvy

Body Language Savvy. : http://money.cnn.com/2000/05/03/career/q_body_language/. The “OK” Sign. In the United States, the "OK" hand gesture conveys enthusiasm or approval. In France, where it's synonymous with "zero" or "worthless," may mean “no deal” in a business situation.

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Body Language Savvy

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  1. Body Language Savvy : http://money.cnn.com/2000/05/03/career/q_body_language/

  2. The “OK” Sign • In the United States, the "OK" hand gesture conveys enthusiasm or approval. • In France, where it's synonymous with "zero" or "worthless," may mean “no deal” in a business situation. • In Brazil, the "OK" sign has prurient significance and is considered vulgar. • In Japan, it means “money”.

  3. Gimme a ‘V’ • In the United States, flashing the "V" sign means victory. • In the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, if the gesture is made with the back of the hand facing out, it is an obscene gesture. • In Bangladesh, it is interpreted as the not-so-polite way of telling someone to "get stuffed." (So is the “thumbs-up” sign.)

  4. Proximity • For most North Americans, a distance of approximately 19 inches, or just about arm's length, between two speakers is considered appropriate. • For Western Europeans and Americans, a space of 14 to 16 inches is considered non-intrusive. But those from the U.K. might consider a distance of 24 inches to be more comfortable. • In Korean and China, people generally prefer at least 24 inches, if not more.  And in Japan, a somewhat wider personal space is required- in the 36 inches range. • In Middle Eastern countries, where a narrower distance of between 8 to 12 inches between speakers is common, widening the distance could be perceived as mistrustful behavior.

  5. Body Language Video • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s5FUKcrp5D8 (analyzing body language used in a political speech) OR • http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5507528330822687681&q=body+language&total=1751&start=30&num=10&so=0&type=search&plindex=8

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