A. I am angry.B. I am about to bite.C. I am alert (警惕的) .
A. I am about to bite.B. I am friendly.C. I am scared.
I am alert.
I am scared.
A. I am very happy.B. I am scared.C. I am very angry.
A. I am very happy.B. I am friendlyC. I am angry.
I am very happy.
I am angry.
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What does the gesture for OK means in different countries ?
It means money in Japan.
It means zero in France.
It is rude in Brazil & German.
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We communicate with people not only by words but also by body language.
Body language varies from culture to culture.
The same body language has different meanings in some different countries.
Some gestures are universal.
Smile is the best example of universally understood body language.
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1.Do people express their thoughts and opinions and communicate with others only by words? What other ways can be used?
2. In what countries does “shaking one’s head ” means “yes”?
3. What are some situations where we need to be very careful about our body language and gestures?
4. How is body language different from spoken language ? what do they have in common?
5. Sometimes we say one thing but our body language says something different. Why does this happen ? Can you think of examples?
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1.Do people express their thoughts and opinions and communicate with others only by words? What other ways can be used?
2. In what countries does “shaking one’s head ” means “yes”?In Bulgaria
parts of Greece
In Iran
words
our expressions
body movements
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3. What are some situations where we need to be very careful about our body language and gestures?
body talk varies
eye- contact
the gesture for OK
thumbs-up
shaking / nodding one’s head
touch / stand / kiss / handshake
4. How is body language different from spoken language ? what do they have in common?
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express our thoughts and opinions
communicate with other people
know direct meaning by words
body language can’t express complex thoughts, opinions and views
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5. Sometimes we say one thing but our body language says something different. Why does this happen ? Can you think of examples?
Body language varies from culture to culture. It means “great” or “good job” in the USA.
It means rude in Nigeria.
It means No.1 in German & Japan.
Meaning Gestures in the USA
Gestures in China
No, don’t do that.
Moving the index finger from side to side.
I don’t know Shrugging one’s shoulders.
Well done Thumbs up.
Incredible. I can’t believe it
Rolling one’s eyes.
Comparison
Moving the head from side to side
Shaking the head or hand
Open one’s eyes and mouth open
Thumbs up.
Meaning Gestures in the USA
Gestures in China
Money Rubbing the thumb and forefinger together
crazy Moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear.
Good luck Cross the fingers
Come here Moving the index finger forwards and backwards.
Comparison
Rubbing the thumb and forefinger together
No Chinese gesture
No such a gesture
Moving one’s hand up and down with the palm facing down.
bow
cry
look up and down
feel cold
sing
money
smoke
kiss
I am full.
sound sleep
put on clothes
look around
Thumbs up!Thumbs down!
Bite your nails!Cup your ear!
Kiss your hand to sb.!
Make a face!
Keeping your fingers crossed!Touching your stomach!
Do it!
Hang your head! Holding up your head!
A smile and a handshake!
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summary
Introduction to body language
Different interpretations of the same gestureDifferent gestures to communicate the same idea
Some universal gestures
Smiling can be accepted anywhere in the world
Body language in different parts of the world
Some universalgestures