Inglés - C1.1 - Cultural differences and body language

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What does falling out mean?

To argue or disagree with someone

What are gestures?

Movements made with hands or head to express thoughts or feelings

What is a faux pas?

An embarrassing social mistake

What does offend mean?

To make someone angry or upset

What does expressive mean?

Showing what you think or feel

In which countries does shaking your head mean 'yes'?

Bulgaria and southern Albania

What does gesticulating mean?

Waving arms around to express feelings

Who talks about how cultural differences can cause misunderstandings?

A business professor

Why is understanding cultural differences important?

To avoid misunderstandings and offensive behavior

What happened between the hosts of the show?

They had an argument but resolved it with no hard feelings

Study Notes

  • The hosts of the show had an argument but resolved it with no hard feelings.
  • Falling out means to argue or disagree with someone.
  • Gestures are movements made with hands or head to express thoughts or feelings.
  • Faux pas is an embarrassing social mistake.
  • Offend means to make someone angry or upset.
  • Expressive means showing what you think or feel.
  • Shaking your head means 'yes' in Bulgaria and southern Albania.
  • Business Professor Erin Meyer talks about how cultural differences can cause misunderstandings.
  • Gesticulating means waving arms around to express feelings.
  • Understanding cultural differences is important to avoid misunderstandings and offensive behavior.

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