大学英语口语教程 Body language.pptVIP

Actions Speak Louder I am strong! You are the best! Shut up! I don’t want it. Sorry, I don’t know. I love you! Use body language to show: I have to go now! You are nothing! I forgot! I got an idea! We won! Be silent, please. Use body language to show: Tapping fingers on briefcase. Rubbing hands together. Biting fingernails. Grabbing arms of the chair. Running fingers through hair. Act and tell what they imply. Questions: Do people send each other messages only by words? What other ways can be used? What does “ waving one’s hand” mean? What do you mean by nodding or shaking your head? In what countries do men kiss each other when they meet? 5. What do people in China or English-speaking countries often do to each other when they meet? 6. Do English people like to touch each other? ANSWER TO QUESTION 1 We communicate with our bodies. Clothing also communicates many things. Ornaments a person wear communicate too. Do you notice any offensive body languages in your daily life? What do you think of them? Discussion Tips Idea Sharing Make noise in public places. Kiss in public places. Smoke without permission. Wear heavy makeup at work. Jump the queue. Use mobile phone/beeper at class. … Tips Idea Sharing MEANING IN CHINA BODY LANGUAGE MEANING IN THE USA welcome A smile and a handshake welcome Waving one’s hand Hello! Hi! Goodbye! disagreement Shaking the head Nodding the head May I ask a question? Putting up a hand Kissing love Keeping one’s fingers crossed Hoping something good will happen disagreement agreement agreement May I ask a question? love No such gesture Hello! Hi! Goodbye MEANING IN CHINA BODY LANGUAGE MEANING IN THE USA Holding up one’s head Not afraid / proud Feeling sorry for having done sth wrong Hanging one’s head Feeling very happy Waving one’s arms Making a face Dislike, disagreement or pain Touching one’s stomach Having a stomachache the same the same the same the same I am full/ having a stomachache Discussion Is body language import