The Cultural Norm Of The Rican Culture

Joe Navarro, a former FBI counterintelligence agent and an expert on nonverbal communications and body language, asserts in his essay “Every Body’s Talking” that the body sends messages that are more effective as the words we say, interlocutors react unconsciously to mutual non-verbal messages, and don't realize that they communicate a lot of information without their knowledge. Although Navarro cleverly claims that a disagreement between two interlocutors can occur while the verbal message (words) is positive, and that non-verbal communication and body language add an extra dimension to the message, sometimes in contradiction with it, he fails to consider the cultural aspect. Different postures and gestures have different meanings in different cultures. This can be a drawback to use non-verbal communication. Insufficient samples also weaken this argument. In fact, people observed by Navarro cannot represent the entire globe’s population. The argument I have against his statement is that it is erroneous to claim that no one can keep a secret since if the lips are silent, the body is speaking.

Communication is everywhere. We, as interactive human beings, spend the majority of our time corresponding with others to satisfy our physical, identity, social, and practical needs (Adler, Rodman, & Sevigny, 2011). Often, this is consciously done; we search our minds for the accurate linguistic means to express our experiences, and use them to communicate with those around us. However, communication is not as straightforward and effortless as we may believe. It is, in fact, often unintentional, with 65% of it occurring as a result of non-verbal cues (Matsumoto, Shibata, Seiji, Mori, & Shioe, 2010). As mentioned by Marta Dynel (2011) in a study done on nonverbal communication, “Non verbal signs and signals ... are prevalent practically in

Communication involves more than exchanging words between people. Gestures, postures, facial expressions and even eye contacts are important during communication. Both verbal and nonverbal cues are important during communication and can help a person understand the speaker or listener’s emotions, attitudes or status. Understanding the existence of various cultures is necessary since different cultures have varying ways of communication (Lustig & Koester, 2012). Therefore, a communication style that is perceived as bad by a culture may be good in another culture. Besides, characteristics that may be essential for a particular culture may be quite irrelevant for another. In line with this dissimilarity, individuals need to adapt carefully and understand communication preferences and desires among cultures.

Puerto Rican culture is very unique and diverse and is mainly influenced by its past. It is a melting pot of Taino Indian, Spanish, African, and American cultures, which is what makes Puerto Rico unique. Puerto Rican music, clothing, food, traditions, holidays, languages, and religions are all influenced from the diversity of the population. The official languages are Spanish and English because of the long period of time when Spain ruled and then later, when it became U.S. territory. The majority of the population of Puerto Rico is also Roman Catholic or Protestant again, because it was ruled by the Spanish Crown for over an extended period of time.

People communicate in different ways to help social interaction. Communication is not just though words it can also be though touch, facial expressions and body movement as well as written electronic messages.

Communication is the interaction between individuals that allows us to deliver and receive information, thoughts and feelings. Communication can be seen to have three components: verbal (spoken words), non-verbal (body language) and paralinguistic (tone and pitch of spoken words) (Mehrabian 1981). This shows the complexity of communication in that variance in one ‘component’ could potentially alter or distort the desired meaning being conveyed to the recipient. Similarly Arnold, Undermann Bogss (2015) states that communication could be seen to be a combination of verbal and non-verbal actions being used in unison to exchange and strengthen ideas or share life experiences through means of posture, spoken words or personal symbolism.

Gaining learning and experience about other cultures background will enrich my multicultural knowledge. Therefore, as an educator I must learn about others culture. As I begin to learn about others cultures I will understand how values influence the ways families interpret the instruction that feels right to them. A close study on Figure 3.1 implies that a teacher’s point view or the way the students are treaty can affect their learning. It keeps narrating the story of a teacher that had to learn her students’ roots, their culture values, to get to know them in order to reach them in an academically level. The cultural values are very important and cannot be overlooked, they shape our intrinsic motivation. Many families try to keep their values and belief intact at home, so their children when they step in a classroom. Monica Brown, is the Department editor of Diversity Dispatch, argues in her article, Educating All Students: Creating Culturally Responsive Teachers, Classrooms, and Schools, that nowadays it is noticeable the diversity growths in schools, however, this is not the problem. The problem is the way teachers have responded to the diversity growth. (Brown, M. 2007). Therefore, this will affect the students learning. Brown cross with a strong point in regarding the lack of sensitivity some educators show towards their students’ culture. As educator I don’t want to be one of many teachers Monica Brown speaks on her article. I will understand that I must respect my

This model focus on one type of communication verbaral resach suggesstes that the majority of communication is non-verbal. According to Argyle (1988), only 7% of the message is communicated verbally by the words used during an interaction while the remaining 93% is communicated non-verbally. Of the non-verbal communication, 38% involves the use of vocal tones and 55% is attributed to body language.

One experience that has had an impact on the way that I think was living in Costa Rica. The part of Costa Rica that I lived in was very laid back. In order to survive in that culture as an American I had to be able to take the initiative in order to get things done, yet do it in a way that was kind and compatible with the Costa Rican culture. This taught me patience and how to lead in a kind, but effective way.

In order to be culturally competent, Educators must aim to be respectful of the ‘multiple cultural ways of knowing, seeing and living, celebrate the benefits of diversity and have an ability to understand and honour differences’ (EYLF, pg. 16). It’s not just the awareness of the variety in cultures but also the understanding and efficient communication and interactions between people from multiple cultures.

The two basic modes of communication are verbal and nonverbal. Verbal communication is either spoken or written. Verbal communication involves the use of words. Nonverbal communication, on the other hand, does not involve the use of words. Dress, gestures, touching, body language, face and eye behavior, and even silence are forms of nonverbal communication. Remember that even though there are two forms of communication, both the verbal and the nonverbal are inseparable in the total communication process. Conscious awareness of this fact is extremely important because their professional effectiveness is highly dependent upon successful communication (Communication, 2010). But it is also another side to communication and that is ineffective communication skills.

Communication is not just about the words you use, but also about the way you are speaking and your body language, emotional expressions and actions. Non-verbal communication sometimes has a more powerful impact than verbal

Introduction. Communication assistant professor of communication at Maryville University Dustin York saying that only 7% of communication is verbal, it’s mean 93% communication is non-verbal communication. That means only 7% of information we give though the word choice, and 97% via body language. In 1990 American academic and professor of linguistics Deborah Tanned wrote an article named “Sex, Lies and Conversation”. She provided a great example of how nonverbal communication plays a big role in our interpersonal relationships. According to the book “A young woman in college was frustrated: Whenever she told her boyfriend she wanted to talk to him, he would lie down on the floor, close his eyes, and put his arm over his face. This signaled to her, "He's taking a nap." But he insisted he was listening extra hard”. It’s only one of the many examples when lack of attention to non verbal communication created a bump in the relationship.

I believe it is important for educators to critically examine their own values, beliefs and attitudes in relation to difference and diversity as we apply them into our daily life. (Chopra, 2012). It is important that educators are respectful of all languages and dialects and do not make judgements about the language used by children and families (Arthur et al 2012, p57). Children learn from important adult figures in their life, parents, family, educators and community all shape a child’s perspective and how they view different situations. Families have different beliefs and values; these include beliefs about family roles, how children learn, what they believe is important for children and their visions for society (Arthur et al 2012, p 57).

Communication is a procedure in which individuals verbally or non-verbally share data and thoughts. Nonverbal communication can be best characterised as a quiet type of speaking with a man without utilising any type of discourse to get a crowd of people. Nonverbal communication is regularly used to make a statement of a however and make your message additionally engaging and intriguing to whom you are identifying with. There are numerous sorts of nonverbal communication utilised as a part of expert and individual environment so this segment offers a succinct outline of the significance of nonverbal communication in professional and personal environment.