新视野大学英语2. WANG QIU JU.pptVIP

Body Language What is body language? It’s the way you stand and sit and walk. It’s your gestures and the expression on your face and in your eyes. It’s your whole appearance that communicates things. How to read these body languages? 身体语言学（Bodytalk) Let’s Examine How Body Communicates, from head to toes Do you know the meaning of the following gestures ? FINGERS Pointing. Pointing with the index finger is common in North America and Europe. But it is considered impolite in Japan and China where they favor using the whole open hand. Malaysians prefer pointing with the thumb. HANDS Of all the body parts, the hands are probably used most for communicating non-verbally. Hand waves are used for greetings, beckoning, or farewells. Are you happy? Shy Shy Shy,don’t be shy . FACE EYES Eye contacts Encouraged in America, Canada, Europe Rude in most Asian countries and in Africa Winking eye Sharing secret in America and Europe flirtatious gesture in other countries Closed eyes bored or sleepy in America “I’m listening and concentrating.” in Japan, Thailand, China EARS Ear grasp “I’m sorry.” in parts of India Cupping the ear “I can’t hear you.” in all societies Pulling ear “You are in my heart” for Navajo Indians LIPS AND MOUTH HEAD Nodding the head “Yes” in most societies “No” in some parts of Greece, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, and Turkey Tossing the head backward “yes” in Thailand, the Philippines, India, Laos * Body language inspired/disappointed regretful/excited confident/confused You’re great! Come and join us! I’m listening carefully! What are they trying to tell us?How are they expressing themselves? Please stop! Nice to meet you! I’m sorry! Give me a little time! I’m thinking! It’s important. I give up. OK! Stop! Come here. You are very good. / Well done! It’s ok. Bye-bye. In China, people shake hands. When people meet each other…