Remember that your gestures and body language can help you communicate. These tips will help you to get your message across, without any words at all.
- Mime what you want to say.
- Nod your head to show that you understand.
- Remember! In English-speaking cultures it is polite to look at the person you are speaking to in the eye. It is not rude.
- Look confused when you don’t understand. This tells the person you are speaking to that you would like an explanation.
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This advice is very useful for all English language communication. Is it the same for your language and culture? Tell us what people do in your country that is different.
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