不同国家肢体语言的差异和相同点英语课前展示.pptVIP

Body languages in different culture:similarities differences video 憨豆先生的搞笑合集 Mr.Bean says nothing in the show, but he expresses himself by what he do and his facial expressions. Thats called body language.   So what is 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. An expert of body language research in the western countries, considered that more than 65 percent of the emotive expressions are finished by postures, gestures ,facial expressions, eye contact and other kind of body language. That means body language plays an important role in the intercultural communication. There are many body language behaviors that convey the same meaning all over the world. Such as people will make their eyebrows move when greetiong,smile when happy and cry when sad,call for help in danger.let’s see more examples. Similarities: Nod the head Yes Ear grasp I can’t hear you Kiss I love you Finger tip kiss That’s great Open mouth Rude in most situations Shake hands Greetings or farewells However, the same body behaviors would have different meanings in the different countries The same gestures The meaning in Chinese The meaning in western counrtries Hand raised to throat, fingers extended, palm down suicide I’m very full Moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear Think about That’ crazy Index finger touches the temple or the forehead There is something wrong with his/her mind He/she is clever A speaker and audiences clap at the same time appreciation immodest different people have different ways of making nonverbal communication to express the same meaning.   The same meanings The gestures in China The gestures in western countries I don’t know Shaking the head or waving the hand Shrugging the shoulders Welcome,congratulation Applauding and claping hands Applauding and snapping one’s fingers Punish oneself Giving ones