In some cultures, eye contact should be avoided in order to show respect or obedience.
举一反三
- Which of the following statements are true? A: Different cultures have the same attitude towards eye contact. B: In some cultures, eye contact and looking other people in the eye are expressions of courtesy, respect and willingness to communicate. C: In some cultures, looking directly at each other is often regarded as provocation, disrespect and disobedience. D: Individuals from an eye-contact culture will not hold a skeptical attitude towards those from a non-eye-contact culture.
- Which of the following statements about eye contact makes sense? A: Speakers should actively use eye contact. B: Speakers should avoid breaking eye contact in the middle of a thought unit. C: Speakers should avoid neglecting audience sitting to their far left or far right. D: If some audience members show a strong interest in your topic, you should look at these special members most of the time.
- Eye contact shows competence in western cultures whereas, while Asian cultures find too much eye contact disrespectful. This fact illustrates one of five elements involved in communication process-----________.
- Long term oriented cultures show more respect for circumstances.
- Future-oriented cultures tend to show a great deal of respect for elders.