广州英语牛津版九年级(上册)Unit1 body language 原文.docVIP

广州英语牛津版九年级上册Unit1 body language 原文 Debbie and Simon looked up as an old lady entered their office. The lady looked at them both quickly, and then walked over to Debbie. Debbie greeted her cheerfully. Simon sighed and took some papers over to the fax machine. Chris , a senior member of staff , was standing there. “What’s up , Simon ? You don’t look very happy.” “Customers always prefer Debbie to me . I can’t understand it.” “I can .It’s the way you communicate.”“How can that be ? ” Simon said .”I don’t even get a chance to speak to them.” “Communicating is not just about speaking . Body language is important , too.” “Body language?” “I mean your gestures and the expression on your face. Your whole appearance communicates things as well as your words.” “The way you look at people doesn’t give them a good impression , Simon . You often rest your head on your hand . You look down . You never smile .” “But look at Debbie . She holds her head up. She looks at people’s eyes. She smiles before speaking to them .That’s why they go to her for help , and not you .” After that , Simon tried to improve his body language . He sat up and smiled at people . This seemed to work. Minutes later , a beautiful girl entered. She looked at Debbie and then Simon. Without hesitating, she went to Simon and gave him a big smile . A few moments later , she left , still smiling. Chris came over at once and said , “Well done, Simon . You made a good impression on her.” “That was my sister.”said Simon . “She came to remind me that tomorrow is her birthday.” Eye contact-- body language Throughout the history of mankind , people have communicated with body language . Although you probably don’t realize you are doing it. You use your hands and the rest of your body every time you talk to someone. In many situations , what you say with your eyes is more important than what comes out of your mouth. Eye contact is one of the most important forms of body language . It can be the key to s