TITLE: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION: GESTURES IN SLOVAK, AMERICAN, AND UZBEK CULTURES
Abstract
This thesis examines the role of gestures in intercultural communication across
Slovak, American, and Uzbek cultures. Focusing on both common and culturally
unique gestures, the study identifies how gestures reflect each culture’s underlying
values and communication norms. Using interviews and observational data, the
findings reveal that while American gestures are often open and expressive, Slovak
gestures tend to be more restrained, and Uzbek gestures emphasize respect and
hierarchy. These differences have implications for effective cross-cultural
communication and understanding in increasingly globalized interactions.
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