What are the cultural variations in non-verbal communication/body language (and how might they affect cross-cultural dynamics?

Directions for Final Project Select two countries from Hofstede website (recommendation: the US can be one country, especially if you will be working here). Refer to Modules 3 and 4 for Hofstede content. Research each country’s cultural dimensions and note how particular leadership traits and styles may contribute or inhibit cross-cultural leadership. Useful resource to provide context: MindTools: Hofstede Cultural Dimensions. The purpose of this assignment is for emergent leaders to recognize the value of cultural intelligence and the capability to relate and work effectively in cross-cultural settings. Research questions to include as follows. NOTE: keep responses concise/to-the-point. Example for first bullet: list historical contexts with brief, 4-5 sentence explanation/description. If you were leading team members of each country, what historical contexts (2-3) can/may affect cross-cultural dynamics? Refer to Module 6. https://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0916/p09s01-coop.html According to Hofstede, list each country’s cultural dimensions (e.g. collective versus individual, feminine versus masculine). Based on these cultural dimensions, what are the potential differences in workplace values? Minimum 3 differences must be addressed. For example, in the US, initiative reflects one’s ability to make decisions quickly and effectively (i.e. individualism), but in China and Japan, both collectivist countries, a leader will be mindful of the in-group and strive to accomplish collective rather than individual goals. What are the cultural variations in non-verbal communication/body language (and how might they affect cross-cultural dynamics? Refer to Chapter 6 in e-book to review concepts of silence and time, including linear versus flexible time. What are the potential language differences (if any) that may affect cross-cultural dynamics (i.e. language as a barrier due to translation problems, perception differences, linguistic relativism)? Example: refer to Chapter 5 in e-book, the language perception situation between Jerry and Mingxia and Module 10 for language context). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kApO0dTLmbw&t=8s Reflecting on these cultural differences, as well as your leadership development, in general, what leadership competencies are needed to lead cross-culturally? Refer/cite course elements (e.g. cultural iceberg, “getting on the balcony”, among many others). Critical thinking: Depth of understanding, insight of content Project design: use of graphics and images. Citation(s): Substantiate written work with module and e-book content, as well as Hofstede and additional sources to augment. Include References/Works Cited. Mechanics: Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and capitalization. https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/ https://open.umn.edu/opentextbooks/textbooks/leading-with-cultural-intelligence ( Chapters 5 and 6 )