Differences in Cross-Cultural Nonverbal Communication Survey Dear participants, This questionnaire is designed to investigate cross-cultural differences in nonverbal communication

and culture shocks in nonverbal communication experienced by international instructors in Taiwan. The following includes three parts and will take about 10-15 minutes of your time. Thank you for participation and contributions, and please be assured that the collected information is only for research purpose. Researcher: Yin-Chien (Connie) Chen, Graduate Institute of Applied Foreign Languages, National Yunlin University of Science and Technology, Taiwan, R.O.C. Advisor: Cheng-Ji Lai, Ph.D., Department of English, National Taichung University of Education, Taiwan, R.O.C. Part I: Demographic Information 1. Gender:_____________ 2. Nationality:________________ 3. Length of Stay/Residence in Taiwan: __________________ Please rate your culture shock level based on when you first arrived Taiwan. If it's your first time to know some of the nonverbal expressions, please image your culture shock level towards them. Part II: Cross-Cultural Differences and Culture Shocks in Nonverbal Communication (1) Cross-Cultural Differences in Hand Gestures Hand Gestures in Intended Please tick (v) if it Your Please rate your culture shock Taiwan Meaning(s) means differently in Meaning(s) levels about this gesture in 0-4 your culture. of the with the higher indicating the Gesture higher culture shock. Using the index finger You 0 1 2 3 4 to point at others Using the index finger I 0 1 2 3 4 to point at oneself Showing the middle Cursing sb. 0 1 2 3 4 finger Both arms crossing in offensive, 0 1 2 3 4 front of ones chest unsecure Using the middle Indicating 0 1 2 3 4 finger and the index someone is finger spinning crazy or besides ones head mentally retarded Waving ones hand to Greeting or 0 1 2 3 4 others saying goodbye money, no problem

0 1 2 3 4

A sign of feeling cheerful in photo-taking, called YA

0 1 2 3 4

Male (sign language), good Female (sign language), loser, small potato

0 1 2 3 4

0 1 2 3 4

Bad, small potato

0 1 2 3 4

Somebody passed away

0 1 2 3 4

No

0 1 2 3 4

I dont know!

0 1 2 3 4

Pray, worshiping, begging

0 1 2 3 4

Youre dead!

0 1 2 3 4

Come over!

0 1 2 3 4

Please specify any commonly-used or tabooed hand gestures in your culture for us to learn or avoid. Hand Gestures Intended Meaning(s)

(2) Cross-Cultural Differences in Body Movements Body Intended Please tick (v) if it Movements Meaning(s) means differently in your culture. in Taiwan Nodding Shaking ones head Bowing Jumping Showing agreement Showing disagreement Showing respect or thanks Feeling happy or excited I dont know

Your Meaning(s) of Please rate your culture shock the Body levels about this movement in Movement 0-4 with the higher indicating the higher culture shock. 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

Shrugging ones 0 1 2 3 4 shoulders Please specify any commonly-used or tabooed body movements in your culture for us to learn or avoid. Body Movements Intended Meaning(s)

(3) Cross-Cultural Differences in Facial Expressions Facial Expressions Intended Please tick (v) if it means Meaning(s) differently in your culture. in Taiwan

Your Meaning(s) of the Facial Expression

Please rate your culture shock levels about this expression in 0-4 with the higher indicating the higher culture shock.

Happy

0 1 2 3 4

Contempt, scornful 0 1 2 3 4

Disgusting

0 1 2 3 4

Sad 0 1 2 3 4

Interested 0 1 2 3 4

Surprised

0 1 2 3 4

Angry 0 1 2 3 4

Fearful

0 1 2 3 4

Worries

0 1 2 3 4

Confused

0 1 2 3 4

Please specify any commonly-used or tabooed facial expressions in your culture for us to learn or avoid. Facial Expressions Intended Meaning(s)

(4) Cross-Cultural Differences in Touching Behaviors Touching Intended Meaning(s) Please tick (v) if Behaviors in it means Taiwan differently in your culture. Patting on someones shoulder Hugging Showing care or comfort

Your Meanings of the Touching Behaviors

Please rate your culture shock levels about this behavior in 0-4 with the higher indicating the higher culture shock. 0 1 2 3 4

Showing care, sympathy, or love, usually among females

0 1 2 3 4

Please specify any commonly-used or tabooed touching behaviors in your culture for us to learn or avoid. Touching Behaviors Intended Meaning(s)

(5) Cross-Cultural Differences in Personal Distance Personal Space in Taiwan If different, please tick (v) and specify differences. With the same sex With the opposite sex With the same sex About 60-80 cm (23-31inches) About 100 cm (40 inches)

Please rate your culture shock levels about this distance in 0-4 with the higher indicating the higher culture shock Meeting someone at the first time 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 Daily interactions

About 30-50 cm (10-20 inches) With the About 50-70 cm opposite sex (20-27 inches) With About 30-50cm parents (11-20 inches) With About 20-40 cm siblings (7-15 inches) With About 60-80 cm colleagues (23-31 inches) With close Within 15 cm friends (5 inches) With Within 10 cm romantic (3 inches) partner With spouse Within 10 cm (3 inches)

0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4

Part III: Coping Strategies for Cross-Cultural Differences in Nonverbal Communication What are the commonly-adopted coping strategies taken by you to cope with the cross-cultural differences in nonverbal communication and culture shocks in nonverbal communication? 1. _______________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________ 4. _______________________________________________ 5. _______________________________________________

The end of the questionnaire!

Your contribution is highly appreciated!