Nonverbal gestures and body language rarely vary from culture to culture because they are innate (i.e., we are born with them).

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Nonverbal gestures and body language vary from culture to culture and are influenced by societal norms, values, and customs. For example, the gesture of nodding the head up and down to indicate agreement is common in Western cultures, but in some cultures, such as Bulgaria or Greece, nodding the head up and down means disagreement or disagreement in certain circumstances. Therefore, nonverbal communication is learned, not innate.

Nonverbal Gestures and Body Language Rarely Vary from Culture to Culture