A Little Self-Reflection Helps
Another good place to start is with a look at your own body language. Ask someone to videotape a presentation that you give at your organization, or observe yourself in a mirror. Ask yourself:
- What do my nonverbal communications look like?
- How might I be perceived by someone with a different cultural background?
- Do I match the stereotype of people from my country?
- How can I check if I suspect that my body language is being misinterpreted by someone from another culture?
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