Question

Japanese usually bow for their business counterparts before meetings. This action can be considered as a ______________ form of nonverbal communication

		Kinesics
		Oculesics
		Formal communication
		Proxemics

Answer 1

Ans: Kinesics

Japanese usually bow for their business counterparts before meetings. This action can be considered as a Kinesics form of nonverbal communication

Following is the meaning of the four options :

Kinesics: Correct. Kinesics refers to the study of the way certain body movements and gestures serve as a form of non-verbal communication. This means, the bow before the meeting is the body movement and gesture and hence will be considered as a Kinesics form of non-verbal communication.

Oculesics: Incorrect. Though this is a subcategory of Kinesics, it involves the study of the eye's movement, behavior, gaze, and eye-related nonverbal communication. This doesn't fit the context of the statement given.

Formal Communication: Incorrect. It's the communication that takes place through official chang=nels in an organization. This doesn't fit the context of the statement given.

Proxemics: Incorrect. This deals with the amount of space that people feel should be set between themselves and others. This doesn't fit the context of the statement given.