Therefore, it is essential to study nonverbal and verbal communication. Nonverbal communication is all forms of communication other than words themselves, which include “body movements; vocal qualities; and the use of time, space and even smell” (Neuliep, 2011, p. 269). On the other hand, verbal communication or language “consists of symbols in the form of spoken or written words (Wood, 2014, p. 67). Therefore cultures have different representations of symbols and what one culture interprets another may define or see differently. Communication is closely related to culture because communication expresses and alters culture. In a culture, acceptable behaviors and ideologies are learned. This can be seen in verbal and non-verbal communication. For example, the tone of your voice is based on culture. Without communication it is not possible to establish cultural differences. Your culture directly shapes how you communicate, such as when it is appropriate to make eye contact. We are not born knowing when and how to speak; this is a learned behavior that is taught through interaction with others. This is not an easy task because nonverbal signals differ from culture to culture. Charles Braithwaite stated, “One of the fundamental components of cultural and linguistic competence is knowing how and when to use silence as a communication tactic” (Neuliep, 2011, p. 64). Before you can communicate effectively you need to understand the context in which the culture exchanges information. It is necessary to have a working awareness of how each society conveys meaning, thus high- and low-context cultures. According to the Central Michigan University text, Organizational Dynamics and Human Behavior (2009), to become a successful international manager it is necessary to develop “intercultural skills”. Part of the skills involves understanding the difference between high context and low context