AUTHOR : MUNTASIR AL HAMAD

LANGUAGE : Français

KEYWORDS : nonverbal communication | gestures | signs | Qatari culture | Montasir Al‑Hamad | Alreem Al‑Adba | proxemics | body language | majales | clothing semiotics | cultural traits | social interaction | gesture code | everyday life in Qatar | traditions non verbal.

PUBLISHER : QATAR UNIVERSITY PRESS

PAGES-NUMBER : 266

YEAR : 2022

ABSTRACT : This book explores the system of non-verbal communication within Qatari culture, focusing on gestures, postures, facial expressions, spatial behavior, and other physical signs that convey meaning beyond words. Al-Hamad examines how these non-verbal cues operate in social interactions, formal gatherings (majālīs), daily life, and ceremonial contexts, highlighting their cultural specificity and the rules governing their use. The work emphasizes the connection between verbal language and physical expression, demonstrating how gestures complement, reinforce, or even substitute spoken communication. By documenting and analyzing these behaviors, the book provides insights into social norms, values, and etiquette in Qatari society, offering a crucial resource for understanding intercultural communication, cultural preservation, and the subtleties of social conduct in the Gulf region.