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浅谈中美文化中肢体语言的 异同 李贤凤 A Comparative Study of Body Language in Chinese and American Culture Li XianfengAbstract: Body language is an important way of non-verbal communication; it has effect and implications which can not to be neglected in peoples daily lives. Nowadays, body language is used broadly in cross-culture communication, so it is necessary for us to study body language. This paper focuses on the comparative study of the body language in Chinese and American culture. First is the brief introduction to body language. Then, in part two and three，the author illustrates the differences and similarities of body language in Chinese and American culture. And the conclusion will be given in the last part. Through the study, the author hopes that a better understanding of the cultures of the two countries and an effective communication will be achieved. Key words: body language; differences and similarities; effective communication 摘要：肢体语言是非语言交际的一种重要方式，在人们的日常生活交际中有着不可忽视的作用与影响。目前，在跨文化交际中，肢体语言的运用越来越广泛，为此我们有必要研究肢体语言。 这篇文章主要对比研究中美文化中肢体语言的异同，第一部分是对肢体语言的简要介绍，在第二和第三部分，作者通过举例子来强调中美文化中肢体语言的异同，最后一部分是结论。作者希望通过研究能让我们对两国文化有更好的了解，从而能达到更有效的交流。 关键词：肢体语言，异同，有效交流 Outline 1. Introduction 1.1 Definition and functions of body language 1.2 Classifications of body language 2. Differences of body language in Chinese and American cultures 2.1 Eye language and facial expressions 2.2 Sign language (gestures) 2.3 Postures 2.4 Body language with distinctive features in two cultures 3. Similarities of body language in Chinese and American cultures 3.1 Eye language and facial expressions 3.2 Sign language (gestures) 3.3 Postures 4. Conclusion 1. Introduction Body language is an important means of non-verbal communication. Scholars reckon that “Body language is information”. It is first created by an American psychologist Birdwhistell who is the leader in study of body language in the west. He believes that among all means of expressing emotion and attitude, more tha