Purposive

Communication
(Prof. Belen De Asis)

Romeo C. Dela Paz Jr.

BSEntrepreneurship 1-1A
I. Write these sentences in English.

- A. Kumain na ako?

• Have I eaten?

- B. Nakadalo ka ba sa handaan ni Anna?

• Did you attend on Anna's birthday?

- C. Pang-ilang kapatid mo si Jonas?

• What is the birth order of Jonas ?

- D. Nakaalis na ang eroplanong sinakyak ng ama ko.

My Dad's plane that he rode was already left.

- E. Sino ang mas magaling na mang-aawit, si Christian Bautista o si Mark Bautista?

• Who is the better singer? Christian Bautista or Mark Bautista?

II. Write 5 sentences using the nature dialect or language assigned to you.

Cebuano/Bisaya

• The princess in my dream, is in another palace.

Ang reyna sa akong damgo, tua sa laing palasyo.

• If you choose him, I can do nothing.

Kung siya man ang mapilian, wa koy mahimu ana.

• I'll just waiting here in the corner, just in case you comeback.

Maghulat lang ko diring dapita, basin diay ug mubalik ka.

• I'll be far from you and I cry secretly.

Mupalayu nako ninyu, Ug ihilak nalang sa tago

• I am happy for seeing you happy with someone else.

Nalipay ako nga makita nimo nga malipayon sa uban nga tawo.
III. Give 5 non-verbal cues/languages of 5 different countries. Explain each briefly.

Canadian non-verbal cues

> Thumbs down

Mild gesture of disapproval.

>Elbows on the table while eating

Generally considered rude in formal settings, though common in more casual situations.

>Eating with an open mouth or talking with a full mouth

Considered gross.

>Yawning

Considered rude if the yawn isn't covered by a hand.

>Pointing or staring at strangers

Considered rude and a form of leering.

New Zealand non-verbal cues

> Nodding the Head

This is similar to excited gesticulation.

> The Eye Gaze

Not much to say here, except that a person can’t take his eyes off of his intended
romantic interest.

> Small Smiles

People interested in each other smile more, and their mouths may even be slightly
open.

>The Hand Gesture

Enthusiastic gesticulation can show animated interest in another person.

> A Light Touch

A hand on a shoulder or elbows knocking are signs of being open as well.

Australian non-verbal cues

> Eye contact should be maintained directly as it translates sincerity, trustworthiness

and approachability. However, it is important to break eye contact intermittently as
holding it for prolonged periods can make Australians feel uncomfortable.

> Touching someone on the shoulder or arm to emphasize a point is generally

acceptable, but can otherwise be seen as a sexual advance.

> Direct eye contact can be interpreted as disrespectful or confrontational in Indigenous

cultures, especially when it is made to someone older than one’s self.

> Australians usually keep about an arm’s length distance between one another when
talking, and sometimes a little extra between men and women depending on how well
they know each other.

> People tend not to touch one another much during communication unless they are
close friends.

Indian non-verbal cues

> Indians prefer not to touch people when it can be avoided, but they may touch
someone's arm or hand when speaking so long as they are the same gender.

> Whistling or Winking both these actions are considered sexually suggestive in India

> Head Tilt People may tilt their head to the side or shake it to both sides to indicate
agreement and understanding.

> Ears: Holding or pulling on one's ears is a gesture that indicates sincerity or

repentance. 

>Head: The head is considered to be the holiest part of one's body. Touching someone
on the top of the head is deemed to be insensitive and offensive. 

Philippines non-verbal cues

> Mano or Pagmamano

“Mano” is the Spanish word for “hand,” while “po” is a Filipino term used as a sign of
respect. It is done by taking the hand of the elder and gently tapping it to one’s forehead
while saying “mano po.” This is usually done by someone younger to show respect to
the elders and as a way of accepting a blessing from them. Mano is also unofficially
called “bless” by some Filipinos.

> Lip Pointing

Instead of lifting a hand or finger or arm, which uses unnecessary energy, Filipinos
sometimes use their pouting lips to point at a certain object or direction instead. Many
foreigners find this funny and confusing, but this gesture is very common and unique to
Filipinos. When you see a Filipino do this, don’t confuse it with an invite for a kiss!

> Nodding and raising eyebrows with a smile

This is one way of how Filipinos greet each other in a casual and quick way,
acknowledging that you saw that person. This gesture is sometimes followed with a
friendly tap in the shoulder if they are within reach.

> Arms extended while lowering the head

These gestures are commonly done when passing in front of two people talking to each
other or crossing a room when someone’s watching a TV. Followed by an “excuse me,”
this gesture is seen as a sign of courtesy and respect.

> Drawing a rectangular or square shape in the air using the hands

This is commonly done by the Filipinos in restaurants when asking for the menu or bill.
To get the waiter’s attention, Filipinos tend to make a square shape in the air with their
hands high in the air to ask for the menu and a rectangular shape for the bill.