Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
2-26-2010
Abstract
Japan is a socially constructed society with group-orientation and social interdependence play an important role in Japan. Communication without words (silence) is possible and preferable (Wong, 2005). For instance keeping quiet to show deference or respect to others or, to maintain harmony in certain situation; are highly valued in Japanese society. Is silence a salient feature in discourse among the various ethnic groups in multiracial Malaysia? This is the focus of this study. This study looks at how the three dominant ethnic groups of Malaysia view ‘silence’ as a tool in communication. Data is analyzed using SPSS and findings are presented in two sections.
Keywords
Nonverbal communication, Interpersonal communication, commmunication, Racially mixed people--Malaysia, Ethnic groups--Malaysia.
Recommended Citation
Wong, Ngan Ling; Kuang, Ching Hei; and David, Maya Khemlani, "Paper Communicating Without Words: Focus on Malaysians" (2010). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 4683.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/4683
Divisions
FLL
Event Title
Proceedings of 2010 International Conference on Humanities, Historical and Social Sciences (CHHSS 2010)
Event Location
Singapore
Event Dates
26-28 February, 2010
Event Type
conference