Hey guys (ladies inclusive )!

In my latest English assignment, I'm required to write a report about cross-cultural communication. That is I have to find people with different cultural backgrounds and get something from them. So, where's the best place to find such people? The Messenger Plus! forums where there are people from every part of world!

Now, you must be wondering what you can do to help me complete my assignment - that's easy Here, I want you to reply my post with the following questions answered. If possible, please enclose your answers with [b]...[/b] myBB Code so that they are more distinguishable

It may take 5 - 20 minutes to complete the questions depending on how detailed your answers are.

Btw, you'll find that I've mainly focused on non-verbal aspects.

1. What is your gender?
   
2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation?
   
3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ?
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)?
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members
      
   2. intimate friends
      
   3. normal acquaintances
      
   4. strangers
   respectively.
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. family members
      
   2. intimate friends
      
   3. normal acquaintances
      
   4. strangers
   respectively.
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
   
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator?
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?
   
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?
    
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)
    
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle
       
    2. Crossing your fingers
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders
       
    4. Winking

   1. What is your gender? Male
   2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 16, student/service assistant (aka Checkout chick )
   3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ? Victoria(south east), Australia
   4. What is/are your native language(s)?English

   5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for

         1. family members One metre
         2. intimate friends 1/2 metre
         3. normal acquaintances One metre
         4. strangers One metre
      respectively.
   6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for

         1. family members No
         2. intimate friends Sometimes, depends what we are talking about
         3. normal acquaintances No
         4. strangers No
      respectively.
   7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? uncomfortable or flattered, depending on who it is

   8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator?No
   9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Yes

  10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible. Always, when i start talking or they begin talking its more polite because you are showing you are insterested in the conversation and their response, however if you seem to be staring then that can get a bit uncomforatble
  11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? Sure

  12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) Handshake

  13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:

         1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle Well Done
         2. Crossing your fingers Good Luck
         3. Shurgging your shoulders I've got no idea how to respond to what you just said
         4. Winking Could mean that you've done something cheeky, or you have just made a joke, could also mean a number of other things, depending on the setting in which it's done

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Originally posted by Mnjul

# What is your gender?
# (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation?
# Where are you from (country and where in the country) ?
# What is/are your native language(s)?

# When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for


   1. family members
   2. intimate friends
   3. normal acquaintances
   4. strangers

respectively.
# When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for


   1. family members
   2. intimate friends
   3. normal acquaintances
   4. strangers

respectively.
# Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?

# In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator?
# In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?

# Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
# In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?

# In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)

# Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:


   1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle
   2. Crossing your fingers
   3. Shurgging your shoulders
   4. Winking

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Its pretty much like the (no wait  .... scrap that )

1. What is your gender? Male
   
2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 17 / Student
   
3. Where are you from (country and where in the country)? Finland, let's just say southwestern part as I doubt the actual name of the area would help you in any way.
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)? Swedish and Finnish
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members Hmm, this depends on the situation. Sometimes I shout from my room, but more often it's closer than that, so let's say 1-2 meters.
      
   2. intimate friends Same situation here as on the last one, 1-2 meters.
      
   3. normal acquaintances Not quite as close, mabye 2-3 meters.
      
   4. strangers 2-3 meters.
   respectively.
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. family members Never
      
   2. intimate friends Never
      
   3. normal acquaintances Never
      
   4. strangers Never
   respectively.
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? Depends on the person, but it would be a "huh?"-feeling.
   
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? No, unless they know each ohter.
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Yes
   
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible. Yes, at least I try. It's the same for everyone I talk to, sometimes I might look at something else for a second, but I always try to maintain eye contact.
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? I would say so, yes.
    
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) Shake hands.
    
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle Not used at all
       
    2. Crossing your fingers When you have your fingers crossed behind your back it means you are telling a white lie. It means nothing else (no good luck, like in some ohter countries).
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders That you don't know or are unsure.
       
    4. Winking Not really that much used, if used it usually means that you have done something clever, told a good joke or something.

1. What is your gender? Male
   
2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 17, I work in a delicatessen, Going to uni next year after finishing school this year
   
3. Where are you from (country and where in the country)? Perth, Western Australia (metropolitan area of the state)
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)? English (although some Australian slang is far from uncommon)
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members 1-2 metres
      
   2. intimate friends 1-2 metres
      
   3. normal acquaintances 1-2 meters
      
   4. strangers 1-2 metres
   respectively.
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. family members never
      
   2. intimate friends Very rarely
      
   3. normal acquaintances very rarely
      
   4. strangers Never
   respectively.
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? It's uncommon that somebody would do this but they would most likely be a close friend and/or somebody I could trust. Therefore, I am not bothered by it
   
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? Not for an extended time, although a little nod or a quick hi is not uncommon (unless the person is known then yes)
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Generally, yes
   
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Yes, Whether I know the person or not I try to keep a good level of eye contact (without staring). I heard somewhere that the person should have around 70% eye contact and that is a quite average amount for me I guess. Also I think guys would get a little less eye contact from me, I dont know why but I do that.
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? Yes, I like to think that generally people in my 'culture' are quite confident and happy to make eye contact
    
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? Handshake is it is a formal introduction (for an informal meeting can be a nod, or just verbal). It is generally accepted in Australia that the handshake should be firm (without squeezing) and hands should be as level as possible (when somebody is angling their hand down during a handshake it is usually an indication of power). For a formal meeting between a man and a woman, or two women, a cheek to cheek kiss (one) is also normal
    
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle Rarely used but an indication of 'good' or 'ok'
       
    2. Crossing your fingers [b]Hoping something will happen (for younger children it can also be used while telling a white lie)
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders Unsure, also can accompany Can't be bothered on some occations
       
    4. Winking Can be a sign of a good job or can be used as a secret indicator between two people if they dont want a 3rd person to know about something. Also can represent a personal joke between two people

1. What is your gender? Male
   
2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 21, looking for a job, just finished university
   
3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ? Just outside (30 miles) London, UK
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)? English
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members Few cms - half a metre
      
   2. intimate friends Few cms - half a metre
      
   3. normal acquaintances Half a metre - three quarters of a metre
      
   4. strangers A metre
   respectively.
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. family members Rarely
      
   2. intimate friends Occasionally
      
   3. normal acquaintances Rarely
      
   4. strangers Never
   respectively.
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? Depends who they are. Most likely "uncomfortable" or like one wants to flinch from the touch.
   
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? They try not to, apart from the first evaluative glance
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Yes
   
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible. Mostly, yes
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? Not always, but a large cross section of people do
    
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) Shake hands
    
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle "Everything is fine/good"
       
    2. Crossing your fingers This is done for good luck, either for oneself or wishing good luck upon another
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders "I don't know" or "I don't care"
       
    4. Winking A sort of secret, knowing non-verbal exchange or "good luck" again.

1. What is your gender?
      Male
   
   
2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation?
      18, unemployed (student)
   
   
3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ?
      The Netherlands, east part (see world map)
   
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)?
      Dutch
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members
         1-10 metres (varying by circumstance, e.g. when we're having dinner or when we're both doing different things at different parts of the living room)
      
      
   2. intimate friends
         1-10 metres (the more intimate, the closer together - however, when you're very intimate friends you can also talk to eachother when there's quite a distance between you, e.g. you wouldn't go shouting to a stranger at the other side of the street as easily as you would go shouting to a friend at the other side of the street)
      
      
   3. normal acquaintances
         approximately 1-5 metres (varying by circumstance)
      
      
   4. strangers
         1-3 metres
         Note: the distance is to illustrate that it is more common that there is a big space between two family members than between two strangers. Of course, we are usually closer together than e.g. 10 metres.
   respectively.
   
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. family members
         Not or rarely
      
      
   2. intimate friends
         Occasionally
      
      
   3. normal acquaintances
         Not or rarely
      
      
   4. strangers
         Not
   respectively.
   
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
      Usually family members don't touch me. When they do (e.g. mother, sister) they're just playing around. Depending on how intimate friends are, they can touch eachother (e.g. lovers). Normal acquaintances touching me are in a good mood/playing around. Strangers touching me are weird
   
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator?
      Sometimes - it's not impolite or something, you can smile to someone, but it's also not uncommon to just ignore others (don't look at them).
   
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?
      As a kind gesture, yes, but others will understand if you happen to touch them accidentally.
   
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
       I look everyone in their eyes (intimate friends, strangers, ...) when I'm talking to them. When they're talking to me I've noticed I either look into their eyes or focus on their mouth.
    
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?
       Yes. Looking away/not looking at someone means the person is shy or embarassed.
    
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)
       When a stranger asks me the way we don't usually express non-verbal actions. When you'd meet someone like on a meeting you'd shake hands, but that's rather formal. When a mutual friend introduces you to a friend of him/her you'd either simply greet by waving your hand. Shaking hands would quickly be considered formal.
    
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle
          "I've taken care of everything/arrangements were made. You don't need to worry about it."
       
       
    2. Crossing your fingers
          Hoping for the best, e.g. "good luck with your exams, I'll cross my fingers for you". It's also a lame thing to do when you do it behind your back and you're talking to someone, it then means you aren't serious.
       
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders
          "I don't know/care"
       
       
    4. Winking
          To show that you're joking, not done to strangers/in formal encounters. Also to make eye-contact with someone.

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Thanks for your information and time spent

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1. What is your gender?
   Female.
   
2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation?
   21, university student.
   
3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ?
   Estonia (Tallinn).
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)?
   Estonian.
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members
      0.6 - 2 metres or so.
      
   2. intimate friends
      0.6 - 2 metres again, although everything depends on the situation.
      
   3. normal acquaintances
      1 - 2 metres.
      
   4. strangers
      1.5 - 2 metres? Not sure.
   respectively.
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. family members
      Usually not.
      
   2. intimate friends
      Usually not.
      
   3. normal acquaintances
      No.
      
   4. strangers
      No.
   respectively.
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
   Depends on who it is that I'm interacting with, so I might feel neutral or slightly uncomfortable.
   
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator?
   No, not really. Maybe a quick, casual glance (especially when new person enters), but that's it. No staring.
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?
   Quite hard, indeed.
   
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
    Usually I do look people in the eyes, because it gives more information on what they mean, feel, and so on. I only don't look them in the eyes (or rather, don't maintain a constant eye contact) with people I feel uncomfortable speaking with (usually some very 'dominating' kinda lecturers, etc).
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?
    This varies a lot from individual to individual of course. I'd say that mostly people do try to maintain eye contact, but they don't always succeed (mainly cuz they feel uncomfortable or something). But at the same time, if it's not possible to keep eye contact with the other person, it doesn't really hinder communication that much.
    
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)
    Exchanging handshakes (but the more informal the situation, the less the handshaking occurs), and maybe a slight nod of head. Usually no hugging, kissing or bowing.
    
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle
       Everything okay/well done. (It's very rarely used.)
       
    2. Crossing your fingers
       Hoping that something will go well, wishing luck.
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders
       That you don't know or are unsure.
       
    4. Winking
       Used to indicate some sorta secret or something between two (or more) people, mostly used in a joking manner. Or sometimes a wink accompanies the person's assurance that everything will go well. In some occasions also to catch someone's attention.

   1. What is your gender? Male
   2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 15, Student
   3. Where are you from (country and where in the country)? South Wales, UK
   4. What is/are your native language(s)? Welsh, English

   5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for

         1. family members: about a metre
         2. intimate friends about a metre, sometimes closer
         3. normal acquaintances: about a metre
         4. strangers: about 2 metres
      respectively.
   6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for

         1. family members: Sometimes
         2. intimate friends: Sometimes
         3. normal acquaintances: Sometimes
         4. strangers: No
      respectively.
   7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
      I think its a bit weird

   8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? Not really
   9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Yes

  10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
      I keep eye contact with my family and friends, but with others it feels kinda weird after a while
  11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?
      AFAIK yeah

  12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)
      Handshake

  13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:

         1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle - Everything is fine
         2. Crossing your fingers - Hope things go well
         3. Shurgging your shoulders - You don't know something
         4. Winking - A sign that someone is joking

# What is your gender? Male
# (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 13 dont work
# Where are you from (country and where in the country) ? United Kingdom, Neston
# What is/are your native language(s)? English, Bit of french, bit of spanish[/b]

# When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for


   1. family members about a metre
   2. intimate friends 1/2 metres or by phone
   3. normal acquaintances Depends were I am
   4. strangers Far away

respectively.
# When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for


   1. family members If there upset
   2. intimate friends I dont
   3. normal acquaintances I dont
   4. strangers Only if it's a punch

respectively.
# Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
Depends how and where they touch me

# In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? Dont go in elevators Sh** scared of em
# In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Dot go in elevators

# Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
If I'm In trouble then I usually do, To family Yes, strangers I dont , Friends always
# In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? yes

# In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) Handshake

# Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:


   1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle
   2. Crossing your fingers Good Luck
   3. Shurgging your shoulders Dunno
   4. Winking Non verbal way of saying "all right there" or "Pretend this..."

1. What is your gender? female
   
2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? student
   
3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ? Australia
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)? English
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members metre
      
   2. intimate friends 1/2 metre
      
   3. normal acquaintances 1/2 - 2 metres
      
   4. strangers 2 metres
   respectively.
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. family members sometimes
      
   2. intimate friends sometimes
      
   3. normal acquaintances no
      
   4. strangers no
   respectively.
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
   i feel weird.. asif they are attracted to me (If the opposite sex)
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? no idea tbh.. but i myself dont.
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?
   they do not overly care but are considerate eg. if it crowded they will wait for the next elevator
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them?
    formally i do but when im in an a relaxed environment not so much
    Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?
    no not really. only people who exercise good manners.
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)
    male adults tend to shake hands some other tend to nod
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle ok.. everything is alright
       
    2. Crossing your fingers goodluck
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders dont know or dont want to talk to them
       
    4. Winking secret as though you shouldnt tell someone about the previous thing said.

   1. What is your gender? Male
   2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 15,study
   3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ? North Mexico
   4. What is/are your native language(s)? spanish, english

   5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for

         1. family members    1 meter
         2. intimate friends    1 meter
         3. normal acquaintances 2 meters
         4. strangers 2 meters
      respectively.
   6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for

         1. family members  infrequently
         2. intimate friends  infrequently
         3. normal acquaintances infrequently
         4. strangers infrequently
      respectively.
   7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
Weird
   8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? Sometimes
   9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?  not really, but yes

  10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them?
Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.
Yes , to everyone
  11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?
yes
  12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) Handshake, if opposite sex, kiss in cheek

  13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:

         1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle
everything ok
         2. Crossing your fingers
good luck
         3. Shurgging your shoulders
i dont know (< thats the meaning)
         4. Winking
something good gonna happen or you will like it, or a secret, or a believe me thing

1. What is your gender? Male
   2. (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation?18/Roam the web
   3. Where are you from (country and where in the country) ?North Mexico
   4. What is/are your native language(s)?Spanish - Latin

   5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for

         1. family members Meter
         2. intimate friends 1/4-1 meter
         3. normal acquaintances 1/2-2 meters
         4. strangers
      respectively.1+ meters
   6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for

         1. family members Almost never
         2. intimate friends Ofter
         3. normal acquaintances Rarely
         4. strangers
      respectively. Never
   7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? Nothing in special

   8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? Sometimes
   9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?No

  10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible. Yeah
  11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? Yeah

  12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) Handshaking

  13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:

         1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle OK, perfect, fine, alright
         2. Crossing your fingers Lies
         3. Shurgging your shoulders Sad
         4. Winking Something special, for/to someone special

# What is your gender? Male
# (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? Age 16, Student
# Where are you from (country and where in the country) ? Born in Estonia, living in Florida at the moment
# What is/are your native language(s)? Estonian

# When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for


   1. family members <0.5m
   2. intimate friends - very close
   3. normal acquaintances - 1m
   4. strangers - 1m-1.5m

respectively.
# When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for


   1. family members - not at all
   2. intimate friends - well, not toooo much
   3. normal acquaintances - not at all
   4. strangers - not at all

respectively.
# Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel?
A bit weird and back away a little
# In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? Not really
# In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Yes

# Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible. - its 50/50 to people i know i do most of the times, people i dont know i dont so much.
# In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? - Not really

# In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) - Noding their head

# Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:


   1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle - Good
   2. Crossing your fingers - Hope
   3. Shurgging your shoulders - Not knowing
   4. Winking  - Hey sexy

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# What is your gender? Male
# (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 12/Help out at http://www.hub42.com
# Where are you from (country and where in the country?)  Bc, Canada
# What is/are your native language(s)?English/French
# When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for


   1. family membersoesn't really matter...
   2. intimate friends:If by that you mean girlfriend, then right beside.
   3. normal acquaintances:About a foot...
   4. strangers:I don't talk to strangers.

respectively.
# When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for


   1. family members:No...
   2. intimate friends:Umm, I don't feel comfortable answering that
   3. normal acquaintances:I don't touch them...
   4. strangers: Definately not.

respectively.
# Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? I'm not answering this, sorry

# In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator?Yes
# In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?No

# Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Sometimes with my friends, just a glance though.
Girlfriend, almost always.
Famliy, same as friends.
Strangers, I stay away from strangers.
Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible.

# In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?  Umm, sort of.

# In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)  They like, wave and stuff.

# Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:


   1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle.  It looks only like an "O" not an "OK
 
2. Crossing your fingers.  It means black magic, or w/e.  (It blocks cooties)
   3. Shrugging your shoulders.  Means they are stupid.
   4. Winking.  Means they like you

# What is your gender? Male
# (Optional) Your age and what do you do by occupation? 17 Student
# Where are you from (country and where in the country)? Canada, Montreal, Quebec
# What is/are your native language(s)? English
# When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for


   1. family members 1 Metre
   2. intimate friends 1 Metre
   3. normal acquaintances 1.5 Metres
   4. strangers 2-3 Metres

respectively.
# When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for


   1. family members No
   2. intimate friends Sometimes
   3. normal acquaintances No
   4. strangers No

respectively.
# Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? Depends On How Well I Know Them

# In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator? No
# In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator? Yes

# Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible. Depends How I Feel, I Don't Find Looking Directly At Anyone
# In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others? Often

# In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc) Hand Shakes, Nodding

# Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:


   1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle Perfect/ Good Job
   2. Crossing your fingers Good Luck
   3. Shurgging your shoulders Confused or Don't Know
   4. Winking Keep It Between Us/Secret or Play Along/Watch This

1. What is your gender? Male
   
2. Your age and what do you do by occupation? I am currently thirteen years of age, and I am still a student. However, I try to make some cash in freelance webdesign when it is needed.
   
3. Where are you from? United States of America; Conroe, Texas
   
4. What is/are your native language(s)? American English
   
   
5. When you are talking, how far away do you usually stand (or sit) from people? Please give your answers for
   1. family members [b]I dont really beleive it is possible to provide an accurate answer for this, as this is strongly influenced by the situation, but I am normally shouting to them from one room in my house to another. This would be approxamintly, 10-30 meters.
      
   2. intimate friends During school, I try to obtain the closest possible seat to an intimate friend. (Less then 1 meter) Out of school, I am normally within half a meters distance of the friend.
      
   3. normal acquaintances A meter or two, for the daily conversation.
      
   4. strangers Id like to say several meters away.
   respectively.
   
6. When you are talking, do you (consciously) touch the people you are talking to? If yes, how frequently? Please give your answers for
   1. Other then greetings and partings, never.
      
   2. Depending on the gender, often. I would say a rather large amount.
      
   3. Sometimes, not too often.
      
   4. Dependant on the situation, but I would have to say never.
   respectively.
   
7. Continued: If people touch more frequently (than the answer you gave in the last question), how do you feel? I dont really notice to be honest. At a football game a couple friends (female) rubbed me alot while talking to me to see if I would notice, and I didnt untill they told me.
   
   
8. In your culture, do people usually look at others when in an elevator?
   It is common curtosy not to stare, so the average person will try to look at something else. However, I always find myself catching glances when people arent looking back.
   
9. In your culture, do people try hard not to touch others when in an moderately-to-much-crowded elevator?
   Not really. Of course each person will attempt to get as much personal space as possible, but if it is crowded and you are forced to touch somebody else, nobody really cares.
   
10. Do you look people in the eyes when you are talking to them? Note your answer may vary depending on whom you are talking to; please give your answer as detailedly as possible. I look into the eyes of others while I am talking to them, always. Unless its a chat in the kitchen with family or friends, while I am roaming around preparing food or such. Actually, Eye contact is made in situations with several people but when there are just two or three people eye contact isnt really made. (Unless its intimant)
    
11. In your culture, do people maintain frequent (yet not excessive) eye contact when talking to others?
    Yes, eye contact is made frequently to distinguish who you are talking too.
    
12. In your culture, what do people do non-verbally, when they first meet someone new? (for example, exchanging handshakes, bowing, ...etc)
    It is common of elder people to shake hands, but around my age group, we hug. Any younger is rather shy.
    
13. Give your ideas about the special meanings (if any) of the following hand/body gestures and facial expressions in your culture:
    1. The OK sign: forefinger and the tumb joining a circle You did something  perfectly. Its not really used to determing correct or good but perfect.
       
    2. Crossing your fingers Normally, to wish yourself luck but younger children use it as a method of avoiding promises. (Cross your fingers while you promise something and the promise doesnt count)
       
    3. Shurgging your shoulders Showing an absense of knowledge (I dont know). If somebody asks you a question, and you didnt know the answer, you would shrug.
       
    4. Winking A method of wishing good luck upon others, or of signalling something you do not wish others to know. It is also reffered to as being intimant.