Why Is Body Language Important to Know?

Hello it's me.

Hope you are doing well :)

The other day, I watched the TV program that 12 years-old Japanese (mixed blood) girl went to Iran to see her grandpa.

Even though she cannot speak Hindi, she tried to ask people where she want to go.

She was tired, and she visited the fresh juice shop. She was satisfied with the taste obviously.

The store staff asked her,

"How is it?"

She cannot speak Hindi, so she just thumb up.

thumb up

I thought, wow she is communicating with them well.

However,,,,

The store staff got mad suddenly and said,

"What? Are you teasing me? Get out of here, and do not show your face again!!"

The girl cannot understand what just happened.

body language is important to know

We always use "thumb up" for good meaning, but *in Iran, it means completely opposite.
(*Including Italy, Greece, Afghanistan)

She could not understand what he was saying, but she understood he was angry at her.

Just 12 years old girl cried so hard like released from the straining with the tension.

But, at the same time, I thought this experience was good lesson for her in the future.

Have you experienced like this before?

What others?

1. Peace sign

2. OK sign

3. Cross my finger sign

4. Strike a Victory pose

5. rock 'n' roll sign

I will talk to you about above five signs later, and hope you understand some body languages are sometimes trigger of cultural problems.

Culture is interesting huh!?

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