{"id":9361,"date":"2021-04-22T00:34:20","date_gmt":"2021-04-22T00:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/?p=9361"},"modified":"2021-07-01T14:43:48","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T14:43:48","slug":"anatomy-and-non-verbal-communication","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/hindi\/anatomy-and-non-verbal-communication\/","title":{"rendered":"Anatomy and Non-Verbal Communication"},"content":{"rendered":"

As with any country, India has her own cultural expectations \u0938\u093e\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f\u0915 \u0905\u092a\u0947\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u090f\u0902. Although it is a little more complicated \u091c\u091f\u093f\u0932 with so many cultures residing \u0930\u0939\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 under one country. Indians master the art of maneuvering \u092a\u0948\u0902\u0924\u0930\u0947\u092c\u093e\u091c\u093c\u0940 easily between cultures \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 from an early age.<\/p>\n

Besides the various dialects<\/a> that Indians speak, there are some common gestures that they use. Looking through the lens of culture we see gestures<\/a> that Indians use in communication. Each culture has its own microcosmic gestures within the greater culture. But, there are universal gestures \u0907\u0936\u093e\u0930\u094b\u0902 all over India that are accepted. How do Indians communicate non-verbally?<\/p>\n

The Head<\/h2>\n

The first and obvious gesture is the one with the head. In India parts of the body are either sacred \u092a\u0935\u093f\u0924\u094d\u0930 \u00a0or unclean\u0905\u0936\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927. \u00a0Hindus consider the head the cleanest, purest \u0936\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927 part of the body. In the Vedas, according to the Rig Veda, the head gave birth\u091c\u0928\u094d\u092e \u0926\u093f\u092f\u093e to the higher castes\u091c\u093e\u0924\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 and the feet gave birth to the lower castes.<\/p>\n

Indians shake their head from side to side to mean yes. They will also provide directions with a swift upward tilt of the chin.<\/p>\n

Elders touch the head of the younger generation in order to bless them. And the younger will first touch the elder\u2019s feet before touching their own forehead or chest to receive the blessing.<\/p>\n

If one is sorry for their misdeeds they will pull their ears while squatting to express remorse. Also, a pinching of the throat denotes swearing an oath of promise.<\/p>\n

The Hand<\/h2>\n

There are prevailing attitudes \u0935\u094d\u092f\u0935\u0939\u093e\u0930, expectations\u0909\u092e\u094d\u092e\u0940\u0926\u094b\u0902, and gestures in relation to different \u0935\u093f\u092d\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0928 \u00a0parts of the body. When people greet \u0938\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0917\u0924 \u00a0each other in India they politely \u0928\u092e\u094d\u0930\u0924\u093e \u00a0fold their palms toward\u0915\u0940 \u0913\u0930 each other just under the chin\u0920\u094b\u095c\u0940 and bow slightly as a sign of respect \u0938\u092e\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0928 while saying the word \u2018Namaste\u2019. It is better \u092c\u0947\u0939\u0924\u0930 and safer \u0938\u0941\u0930\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093f\u0924 \u00a0to adopt this form \u0930\u0942\u092a of a greeting than the traditional \u092a\u093e\u0930\u0902\u092a\u0930\u093f\u0915 handshake. The namaste gesture is polite, respectful and honors\u0938\u092e\u094d\u092e\u093e\u0928 the god within a person.<\/p>\n

Using \u0915\u093e \u0909\u092a\u092f\u094b\u0917 \u0915\u0930\u0915\u0947 your left hand to eat or greet is a definite\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0924\u094d\u200d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0937 no-no in India. The left hand is considered unclean\u0905\u0936\u0941\u0926\u094d\u0927.<\/p>\n

The Feet<\/h2>\n

Indians take off \u0928\u093f\u0915\u093e\u0932\u094b their shoes when entering a home in India. In some cases, they take off their shoes in a shop or office. Besides tracking in germs\u0930\u094b\u0917\u093e\u0923\u0941 it also is a sign of respect for the family\u2019s space or business.<\/p>\n

When a younger person meets the elders in their family \u0909\u0928\u0915\u093e \u092a\u0930\u093f\u0935\u093e\u0930 or elders in society \u0938\u092e\u093e\u091c who have influence\u092a\u094d\u0930\u092d\u093e\u0935 over their lives, they bow down and touch \u091b\u0942\u0928\u0947 the feet of the elder in greeting. This gesture is a signal \u0938\u0902\u0915\u0947\u0924 for the elder to then place their hands on the head of the younger \u091b\u094b\u091f\u093e to bless \u0906\u0936\u0940\u0930\u094d\u0935\u093e\u0926 them.<\/p>\n

Exposing\u0909\u091c\u093e\u0917\u0930 the soles of the feet is rude and disrespectful\u0905\u0928\u0941\u091a\u093f\u0924. When sitting\u092c\u0948\u0920\u0947 down on the floor people make sure their feet are tucked under. Exposing the soles of the feet toward a person is rude and indicates they are lower than in status.<\/p>\n

Stepping over a person is inauspicious and is forecasts doom. If you inadvertently have done so, touch their feet as a sign of apology. Touching someone and then touching your heart is also an apology \u092e\u093e\u092b\u093c\u0940\u0928\u093e\u092e\u093e.<\/p>\n

Indians do not touch food, books or utensils\u092f\u093e \u092c\u0930\u094d\u0924\u0928 with their feet either. They politely move the food, books or utensils out of the way.<\/p>\n

There are so many customs on the subcontinent that lend it its uniqueness. As generations pass these customs are forgotten but hopefully, the ones that are good will remain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"hands\"

As with any country, India has her own cultural expectations \u0938\u093e\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f\u0915 \u0905\u092a\u0947\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093e\u090f\u0902. Although it is a little more complicated \u091c\u091f\u093f\u0932 with so many cultures residing \u0930\u0939\u0928\u0947 \u0935\u093e\u0932\u0947 under one country. Indians master the art of maneuvering \u092a\u0948\u0902\u0924\u0930\u0947\u092c\u093e\u091c\u093c\u0940 easily between cultures \u0938\u0902\u0938\u094d\u0915\u0943\u0924\u093f\u092f\u094b\u0902 from an early age. Besides the various dialects that Indians speak, there are some…<\/p>\n

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