Features of Non-Verbal Communication in the Culture of English Speakers

Document Type : Research Article

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1 Department of Foreign Languages in the Field of International Relations, Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia

2 Department of Foreign Languages and Professional Communication, Kursk State University, Kursk, Russia

3 Department of the Latin Language and the Basics of the Medicine Terminology, Kursk State Medical University, Kursk, Russia

4 Department of Clothing and Footwear Design, Kazan National Research Technological University, Kazan, Russia

Abstract

The issue of nonverbal communication as it relates to language culture is covered in this paper. English-American culture was cited as an example. The author takes into account nonverbal cues like smiling and waving in greetings and goodbyes. Comparative study on these nonverbal communication methods revealed that, for English-speaking Americans, smiling is more than just a happy or encouraging emotion; it's a way of life, an essential component of their culture, and akin to saying "I'm fine." In contrast to smiling, both cultures value hand gestures. People who are interested in learning more about English and American culture will find this article interesting. The differences between entirely different peoples are easier to comprehend and accept when the studied linguistic culture is compared to the native one.

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Journal of Research in Applied Linguistics
Volume 14, Issue 3
Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Research in Applied Linguistics (ICRAL 2023), October 30, 2023, Kazan, Russia
October 2023
Pages 352-355

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