Conversation Habits
- North America & Hungary Compared
IN HUNGARY...
IN NORTH AMERICA...
  • Touching another's back, shoulders
    or arms only takes place in close
    relationships.

  • Asking personal questions of a
    person met for the first time may be
    seen as improper and intrusive.

  • "Breaking in" during conversation by
    participants is usually tolerated.



  • Conversations are regarded as
    private between the recognized
    participants; "butting in" may be
    seen as eavesdropping. Also,
    talking so loud in public places (eg.
    on buses, metros, etc.) that
    outsiders can't help but hear you is
    considered bad manners.

  • Listeners in some conversations
    (confessions, heavy, hard topics)
    are expected to avert eyes to
    indicate respect and attention.

  • Showing moderate emotions during
    a conflict is perceived as honesty
    and transparency, and can mean
    the first step toward the resolution of
    a problem.
  • Touching another's back,
    shoulders or arms is generally is a
    sign of affection.

  • Inquiring about jobs, family and so
    forth of someone one has met for
    the first time is seen as friendly.

  • Rules on taking turns in
    conversation dictate that one
    person has the floor at a time until
    all of his or her points are made.

  • Adding points of information or
    insights to a conversation in which
    one is not engaged is sometimes
    seen as helpful.





  • Listeners personal conversations
    are expected to look at a speaker
    directly and maintain eye-contact to
    indicate respect and attention.

  • Showing emotions during a conflict
    is perceived as the beginning of a
    "fight" and an interference to conflict
    resolution.
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