Practice Universal Gestures And Their Variations (1.2)

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Question 1.
What does a thumbs-up gesture represent in the United States?
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Think about what feedback we give when we like something.
Question 2.
In which context does the color red mean stop?
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Think about what we see at traffic lights.
3Question 3.
What does the thumbs-up gesture mean in the U.S.?
- A curse
- Positive reinforcement
- Indifference
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Think about how you react when someone does something well.
4Question 4.
True or False: The color red universally means danger.
- True
- False
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Consider cultural celebrations where red is used positively.
Question 5.
Select a common gesture and research its meanings across three different cultures. Reflect on how misunderstandings could arise based on these differences.
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Choose gestures that have starkly different meanings.
Question 6.
Explore how cultural norms can impact one's perception of risk. Give two examples from different cultures.
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Think about how your culture views risk in everyday life.

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