We use both words and body language to express （we） thoughts and opinions in interactions with other people. Just like spoken language, body language （vary） from culture to culture. For example, making eye contact—looking into someone's eyes—in some countries is a ways （display） interest. In other countries, eye contact is not always approved s . For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not （ social） permitted to make eye contact. In Japan, it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to s old. The gesture for "OK" has different （meaning） in different cultures. In Japan, someone witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money. However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany. Even the gestures we use for "yes" and "no" differ around the world. In many countries, （ shake） one's head means "no", and nodding means "yes". By s （compare）, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning.
