Cultural Communication Notes

Regional Differences

Greetings: - France: "Bonjour" until evening - Quebec: "Allô" also common for hello - Belgium: "Une fois" (once) used as filler - Africa: Often includes "Comment va la famille?" (How's the family?)

Politeness Levels: - France: More formal initially - Quebec: Quicker to use "tu" - West Africa: Respect for elders very important - Caribbean: Warm and expressive

Non-Verbal Communication

- Eye contact: Expected in most contexts - Personal space: Varies by region - Hand gestures: Use moderately - Facial expressions: Important for meaning