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Differences in how head movements such as nodding and shaking convey yes and no.
In some regions a side to side tilt of the head signals agreement rather than refusal.
Confirm what a nod or shake means locally before trusting it as agreement or denial.
This reversal causes real confusion for travellers, so verify with words when in doubt.
The differing expectations across cultures about how much eye contact is respectful.
ExploreCultural differences in the comfortable distance people keep during conversation.
ExploreThe way a single gesture can carry opposite meanings in different parts of the world.
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