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Expression Meaning in Latvia Meaning in Other Countries.: Body Language

In Latvia, certain body language gestures have different cultural meanings than in other countries. Crossed legs when sitting indicates comfort for Latvians, while elsewhere it may suggest uncertainty. Maintaining eye contact is a sign of trust in Latvia, as it is believed people do not lie while looking others in the eyes. Pointing a finger at someone in Latvia would be considered rude, whereas elsewhere it simply indicates selection.

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Expression Meaning in Latvia Meaning in Other Countries.: Body Language

In Latvia, certain body language gestures have different cultural meanings than in other countries. Crossed legs when sitting indicates comfort for Latvians, while elsewhere it may suggest uncertainty. Maintaining eye contact is a sign of trust in Latvia, as it is believed people do not lie while looking others in the eyes. Pointing a finger at someone in Latvia would be considered rude, whereas elsewhere it simply indicates selection.

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EXPRESSION MEANING IN LATVIA MEANING IN OTHER

COUNTRIES.
People who gnaw their nails People who habitually bite their
try to reduce negative feelings. nails often report that they do so
Bite your fingernails it is an indecent gesture in when they feel nervous, bored,
society. lonely, or even hungry

In Latvia Knee crossing is Crossing your legs at the ankles


common in 84% of women while seated is known as the
and only 23% of men. "ankle lock." This body language
Crossed legs are a sign of or nonverbal communication
Crossed legs comfort, not anxiety. In could mean you're holding back,
awkward situations, a person uncertain, or fearful, making it
would not cross his legs so common in interview situations.
that, if necessary, he could run
away as quickly as possible.
If the arms are crossed, this Others may read crossed arms to
indicates closure mean you're distant, insecure,
But If the hands are crossed anxious, defensive, or stubborn,
Crossed arms and still clenched in fists, it is according to Barbara and Allen
already open hostility, Pease in The Definitive Book of
aggression, not protection. Body Language.

points to confident and even "Superman pose" is nonverbal


Standing with hands on aggressive action communication that shows off
hips your confident side

In Latvia, as in most Western Handshakes are a sign of trust and


European countries, shaking welcome, according to the Peases,
hands is the most commonly so reaching first means that you
handshake used form of nonverbal believe you're welcomed by the
greeting. Handshake creates a other person and they are happy to
symbolic link that can be used meet you.
for further communication.
when you sit like this you're
Sitting with legs spread Points to the confidence and marking your territory and
awareness that I am of value exuding dominance.

Eyes contact is considered a If you want your body language or


symbol of trust, because it is nonverbal communication to show
Eye contact believed that "no one lies you're listening to another person,
while looking in the eyes" make eye contact

Indicates that one is happy To give someone the thumbs up


Gives a thumbs up about what the other has done. means that you give them your
approval.
In Latvia, it is not customary
Point to point a finger at a person. Indicates that you are selected.
It's all about rudeness

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