InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Universal NVC? (Mr. Bean) [VID] (W6-P4) Fa16

As you watch this clip, how many nonverbal communication behaviors can you spot?



How many nonverbal communication behaviors did you spot? What did the behaviors communicate to you? Of the types of nonverbal communication functions, which where illustrated here? Emblems?  Others?
Are the nonverbal communication behaviors in the clip more universal or more culturally specific?
What is the secret of Mr. Bean being popular around the world?


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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Culture Specific (Gods Must Be Crazy) [VID] (W6-P3) Fa16

The clip below is from "The Gods Must be Crazy."  If you get the chance, I'd encourage you to watch the full film for a variety of intercultural reasons (nonverbals, racial depictions, colonialism, etc.)

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.




Was there an intercultural nonverbal communication problem in the above clip?   Why was there miscommunication?

How is the above video related to the one below?




Some forms of NVC are universal (i.e., understood around the world). Some forms of NVC have different meanings in different cultures.

How do the videos illustrate these ideas?  What about the head shake?

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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Definition & Types of NVC (by Function) (W6-P2) Fa16

Nonverbal communication: “Nonlinguistic (involving neither written nor spoken language) behavior that creates meaning for someone”(BBR).

Nonverbal communication can serve several functions

1. Emblems - can be used to replace words, direct verbal translation  (e.g., the "O.K." gesture).
2. Illustrators - accompany and clarify spoken word (e.g., pointing when telling somebody directions).
3. Affect displays - movement of face, etc. which show emotion (e.g. a smile).
4. Regulators - movements which encourage or discourage further communication … “traffic cops” of conversation (e.g., a student raises their hand in classroom and prof. stops and allows them to speak).
5. Adaptors - movements to satisfy physical or psychological discomfort (e.g., scratching an itch).

Besides the examples given above, can you think of other examples?  Think of some nonverbal behaviors and see if you can fit them into the above function categories.

Which functions are more universal (i.e., be understand regardless of culture)? Which are more culturaly relative (i.e., would not be understood across cultures)?

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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Efron & Examples (W6-P1) Fa16

Examples of Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures.

The study of Intercultural Nonverbal Communication can be traced back to David Efron (1941).
Efron studied the nonverbal communication behaviors of eastern Jews and southern Italians in New York City.

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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Universal NVC? (Mr. Bean) [VID] (U4-P4) Fa14

As you watch this clip, how many nonverbal communication behaviors can you spot?



How many nonverbal communication behaviors did you spot? What did the behaviors communicate to you? Of the types of nonverbal communication functions, which where illustrated here? Emblems? Others?
Are the nonverbal communication behaviors in the clip more universal or more culturally specific?
What is the secret of Mr. Bean being popular around the world?



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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Culture Specific (Gods Must Be Crazy) [VID] (U4-P3) Fa14

The clip below is from "The Gods Must be Crazy."  If you get the chance, I'd encourage you to watch the full film for a variety of intercultural reasons (nonverbals, racial depictions, colonialism, etc.)

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.





Some forms of NVC are universal (i.e., understood around the world). Some forms of NVC have different meanings in different cultures.

How do the videos illustrate these ideas?  What about the head shake?




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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Definition & Types of NVC (by Function) (U4-P2) Fa14

Nonverbal communication: “Nonlinguistic (involving neither written nor spoken language) behavior that creates meaning for someone”(BBR).

Nonverbal communication can serve several functions

1. Emblems - can be used to replace words, direct verbal translation  (e.g., the "O.K." gesture).
2. Illustrators - accompany and clarify spoken word (e.g., pointing when telling somebody directions).
3. Affect displays - movement of face, etc. which show emotion (e.g. a smile).
4. Regulators - movements which encourage or discourage further communication … “traffic cops” of conversation (e.g., a student raises their hand in classroom and prof. stops and allows them to speak).
5. Adaptors - movements to satisfy physical or psychological discomfort (e.g., scratching an itch).

Besides the examples given above, can you think of other examples?  Think of some nonverbal behaviors and see if you can fit them into the above function categories.

Which functions are more universal (i.e., be understand regardless of culture)? Which are more culturaly relative (i.e., would not be understood across cultures)?


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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Efron & Examples (U4-P1) Fa14

Examples of Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures.

The study of Intercultural Nonverbal Communication can be traced back to David Efron (1941).
Efron studied the nonverbal communication behaviors of eastern Jews and southern Italians in New York City.

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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Universal NVC? (Mr. Bean) [VID] (U4-P4) Fa13

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.

How many nonverbal communication behaviors did you spot?  What did the behaviors communicate to you?  Of the types of nonverbal communication, which where illustrated here?  Emblems?  Others?
What is the secret of Mr. Bean being popular around the world?




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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Culture Specific (Gods Must Be Crazy) [VID] (U4-P3) Fa13

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.


Some forms of NVC are universal (i.e., understood around the world). Some forms of NVC have different meanings in different cultures.

How do the videos illustrate these ideas?




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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Definition & Types of NVC (by Function) (U4-P2) Fa13

NVC: “Nonlinguistic (involving neither written nor spoken language) behavior that creates meaning for someone”(BBR).

• Emblems … can be used to replace words, direct verbal translation
• Illustrators … accompany and clarify spoken word
• Affect displays … movement of face, etc… show emotion
• Regulators ... movements which encourage or discourage further communication … “traffic cops” of conversation
• Adaptors … movements to satisfy physical or psychological discomfort

Which more universal? Why more culturally relative?




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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Efron & Examples (U4-P1) Fa13

Examples of Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures.

The study of Intercultural Nonverbal Communication can be traced back to David Efron (1941).
Efron studied the nonverbal communication behaviors of eastern Jews and southern Italians in New York City.

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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Universal NVC? (Mr. Bean) [VID] (U4-P4) fa12

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.

How many nonverbal communication behaviors did you spot?  What did the behaviors communicate to you?  Of the types of nonverbal communication, which where illustrated here?  Emblems?  Others?
What is the secret of Mr. Bean being popular around the world?



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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Culture Specific (Gods Must Be Crazy) [VID] (U4-P3) fa12

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.


Some forms of NVC are universal (i.e., understood around the world). Some forms of NVC have different meanings in different cultures.

How do the videos illustrate these ideas?




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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Definition & Types of NVC (by Function) (U4-P2) fa12

NVC: “Nonlinguistic (involving neither written nor spoken language) behavior that creates meaning for someone”(BBR).

• Emblems … can be used to replace words, direct verbal translation
• Illustrators … accompany and clarify spoken word
• Affect displays … movement of face, etc… show emotion
• Regulators ... movements which encourage or discourage further communication … “traffic cops” of conversation
• Adaptors … movements to satisfy physical or psychological discomfort

Which more universal? Why more culturally relative?




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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Efron & Examples (U4-P1) fa12

Examples of Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures.

The study of Intercultural Nonverbal Communication can be traced back to David Efron (1941).
Efron studied the nonverbal communication behaviors of eastern Jews and southern Italians in New York City.

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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Universal NVC? (Mr. Bean) [VID] (U4-P4)

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.

How many nonverbal communication behaviors did you spot?  What did the behaviors communicate to you?  Of the types of nonverbal communication, which where illustrated here?  Emblems?  Others?
What is the secret of Mr. Bean being popular around the world?


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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Culture Specific (Gods Must Be Crazy) [VID] (U4-P3)

This is a clip that I edited and posted on YouTube. I use this clip in my Intercultural Communication course to introduce students to nonverbal communication in the intercultural communication context.


Some forms of NVC are universal (i.e., understood around the world). Some forms of NVC have different meanings in different cultures.

How do the videos illustrate these ideas?


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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Types of NVC (by Function) (U4-P2)

“Nonlinguistic (involving neither written nor spoken language) behavior that creates meaning for someone”(BBR).

• Emblems … can be used to replace words, direct verbal translation
• Illustrators … accompany and clarify spoken word
• Affect displays … movement of face, etc… show emotion
• Regulators ... movements which encourage or discourage further communication … “traffic cops” of conversation
• Adaptors … movements to satisfy physical or psychological discomfort

Which more universal? Why more culturally relative?


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InterculturalCom: Nonverbal Intercultural Communication: Efron & Examples (U4-P1)

Examples of Nonverbal Communication Across Cultures.

The study of Intercultural Nonverbal Communication can be traced back to Efron.

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