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It  is  indeed  crucial  to  learn  that  good  oral  communication

                    cannot be fully ignored from non-oral communication in the form

                    of our body language, tone of the sound, and expressions of the

                    face. Speaking with clarity, being silent and focused, being well
                    behaved,  and  following  some  of  the  general  rules  of  behaviour

                    altogether will help in the process of oral or verbal communication.



                        In many personal meetings between people, the starting time
                    of conversation is very important because the first impression has

                    an impact on further success and future communication. Verbal

                    Communication  is  indeed  crucial  to  learn  that  good  oral

                    communication  cannot  be  fully  ignored  from  non-oral

                    communication  in  the  form  of  our  body  language,  tone  of  the
                    sound, and expressions of the face.



                    B.   How people get interact

                              In cross-cultural understanding, verbal communication
                       styles can vary significantly among different cultures. Here are

                       some  key  factors  to  consider  when  exploring  how  people

                       interact  verbally  across  cultures:(Gudykunst,  W.  B.,  &  Kim,

                       2003)

                       1.  Directness vs. Indirectness:
                              Some  cultures  value  direct  communication,  where
                           messages are explicit and straightforward. In contrast, other
                           cultures  may  prefer  indirect  communication,  relying  on
                           context, nonverbal cues, or implied meanings.
                       2.  Context and High-/Low-Context Cultures:
                              High-context  cultures  place  importance  on  the  context
                           surrounding  communication,  such  as  relationships  and

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