新编大学英语第一册unit3-Text-C-Chinese-and-American-Culture.docxVIP

UNIT 3 AFTER-CLASS READING 2; New College English (I) Chinese and American Culture Body Language 1 Even body language has a cultural accent. Chinese stamp their feet to show anger; Americans interpret this as impatience. Chinese clap for themselves after a speech. Americans may see this as immodest. When giving or? receiving a gift, Chinese use two hands to denote respect. Americans never even notice. 2 Americans may pat other adults on the head to show sympathy, affection or encouragement. This behavior could insult Chinese. 3 Americans point to their chest to signify me, but think it is funn