Communication Culture

of Europe
Group 2
BET-CIVIL 1A
 Intercultural communication also matters for
international political achievements. Policy makers
tend to talk over each other, rather than with each
other, in global governance systems due to the lack of
intercultural exchange.
Mastering our own understanding of situational and
cultural differences and gaps between us and others is
only possible with critical consciousness. This requires
being in a mutual listening and learning mode.
Various Intercultural Modes of Communication in EUROPE

FINGERTIPS KISS

Fingertips Kiss is a positive gesture

that means something is delicious,
wonderful, and is most often used
to describe the taste of food.
Personal space

Physical contact is very important

in Spain and Italy. Friends will
greet each other with hugs and
kisses, even men and men.
Conversation happen at a close
distance.
BRUSHING THE BACK OF YOUR HAND
UNDERNEATH YOUR CHIN IN A FLICKING
MOTION

BRUSHING THE BACK OF YOUR

HAND UNDERNEATH YOUR CHIN
IN A FLICKING MOTION MEANS
“GET LOST OR MILDY-INSULTING
WAY TO TELL SOMEONE NO IN
BELGIUM, NORTHERN ITALY AND
TUNISIA
Eyelid Pull
The eyelid pull is when you place
your finger in the center of your
eyelid and pull the skin
downward, is common in France,
Italy, Spain and Greece. However,
in France and Greece the signal is
more of a warning, in order to
highlight they are watching you, or
keeping an eye on you. Whereas
in Spain and Italy it is considered a
friendlier warning that someone is
clever or aware.
Head Nod
The human head-nod is a vertical,
up-and-down for down-and-up)
movement that is often used to
show agreement or
comprehension while listening.
The flexed-forward, lowering
motion of the skull is also used to
emphasize an idea, an assertion,
or a key speaking point.
 Europe’s Cultural Communication
• European cultural communication focused on their
intercultural mode of communication. Like hand and
body gestures.
• Mastering their own understanding of situational
and cultural differences and gaps between each
others is only possible with critical consciousness.
This requires being in a mutual listening and learning
mode.
Philippines’ Cultural Communication
• If you’ve ever had a Filipino coworker, chances are
you’ve noticed that they tend to take a more indirect
approach to communication. They may not opt for
communicating their needs upfront to save face
known as “hiya,” which is defined as shyness or
shame, often related to self-image and pride.
• Among relatives or friends of the same gender, it is
common for Filipinos to walk hand or arm in arm
 References
• https://youtu.be/gfkBWvI9TDU
• Scroope, C. (2017). Filipino Culture-Communication. Cultural Atlas.
https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/filipino-culture/filipino-culture-com
munication
• Helly, D. (2016, April 21). Intercultural integration and
communication: An agenda for Europe. ECDPM.
https://ecdpm.org/work/intercultural-integration-and-communicatio
n-an-agenda-for-europe
 Group 2
• Janna Bangcuyo
• Riza Bon
• Christian Carl Ambe
• Reymond Astaño
• Joshua Villegas
• Argiel Adriatico
• Laiza Garrido
• Shirley Floresca
• Jay Despabiladeras
• Kian Carlo Dioquino