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Repeating. It means that nonverbal behavior can be used alone to send the same meaning as the verbal message. For example, we may point in a certain direction after we have said, “The new building of the company is just over there.” By repeating the verbal message nonverbally, there is a greater chance for the receiver to understand the message. Substituting. It means a nonverbal cue can replace a verbal message. For example, very often giving a sympathetic hug to a friend who is sobbing or weeping can produce a better effect than saying any soothing（慰藉的）words. Placing one’s index finger to one’s lips is an alternative to saying, “Please be quiet.” In China, people often keep silent when they have no idea of how to answer others’ questions. 大连理工大学出版社 After-reading Chick Directions: Discuss the following questions with your partner. Do you agree to the view that nonverbal communication is more important than verbal communication in intercultural communication? Why? 2. What are the functions of nonverbal communication? 3. Why should we take culture into consideration when we study nonverbal behavior? 4. What message do you think silence communicate in China? 5. Study the following gestures and figure out the meaning of each one. 大连理工大学出版社 大连理工大学出版社 Read for Fun Non?etiquette Custom For the sake of business, I was sent to study in Canada for two years. During my stay there, I encountered all sorts of inconveniences, especially the “no etiquette” custom which almost drove me crazy. No Seeing Out When Guest Leaves Having just recently arrived in Canada, I paid a visit to my boss. When I was leaving, to my bewilderment, the door was shut with a click the moment I stepped out of his house. I was upset about this for several days. Gradually, I came to know it was not only me who received such “treatment”. When their boss or parents are leaving, the Canadians will not see them out of the door as well. 大