culture   India
statement   Nonverbal cues like head nodding and hand gestures are essential for conveying agreement and understanding in Indian culture.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 body language India Nodding the head horizontally indicates agreement or understanding. 1
2 non-confrontational communication India Seen as necessary to maintain social harmony and avoid causing offense 1
3 non-verbal communication India Gesturing with the left hand is considered impolite, and non-verbal communication often involves the use of hand gestures and facial expressions. 1
4 nonverbal communication India Nonverbal cues such as head nodding and gestures are important in conveying agreement or understanding during conversations. 1
5 verbal communication India Use of indirect language and polite phrases to convey messages is considered respectful and normal in verbal communication. 1