Define and give examples of how paralanguage is used differently in different cultures.

What will be an ideal response?


Paralanguage as voice qualities (including pitch range and distribution, rhythm, and tempo) and vocalizations (vocal characterizers, vocal qualifiers, and vocal). Samples from the text include “Psst” is an acceptable way of calling a waiter in Spain; in India, whistling is considered offensive; varying accents and dialects.

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