Ways of Improving Intercultural Nonverbal Communication between China and America

Yuanyan Zhang; Benbin Qin

doi:10.54097/ijeh.v6i2.3648

Authors

Yuanyan Zhang
Benbin Qin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ijeh.v6i2.3648

Keywords:

Cross-cultural communication, Nonverbal communication, Cultural differences.

Abstract

In our daily communication, we communicate both verbally and non-verbally. Nonverbal communication is an indispensable and inseparable part of human interaction and communication. Nonverbal communication system is the result of a certain social culture. It has its own cultural specific features. Nonverbal behavior may convey different meanings in different cultures. Nonverbal differences may influence the effects of cross-cultural communication. This paper intends to give an introduction of the functions and characteristics of nonverbal communication and propose some strategies to improve the efficiency of cross-cultural communication.

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