1、Body languages in different culture:similarities&differences1video憨豆先生的搞笑合集2 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?3What is body language?Its the way you stand and sit and walk.Its your g
2、estures and the expression on your face and in your eyes.Its your whole appearance that communicates things.4 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
3、and other kind of body language.That means body language plays an important role in the intercultural communication.5 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,c
4、all for help in danger.lets see more examples.6Similarities:Nod the headYesEar graspI cant hear youKissI love youFinger tip kissThats greatOpen mouthRude in most situationsShake handsGreetings or farewells7 However,the same body behaviors would have different meanings in the different countries8The
5、same gesturesThe meaning in ChineseThe meaning in western counrtriesHand raised to throat,fingers extended,palm downsuicideIm very fullMoving the index finger in a circle in front of the earThink aboutThat crazyIndex finger touches the temple or the foreheadThere is something wrong with his/her mind
6、He/she is cleverA speaker and audiences clap at the same timeappreciationimmodest9 different people have different ways of making nonverbal communication to express the same meaning.10The same meaningsThe gestures in ChinaThe gestures in western countriesI dont knowShaking the head or waving the han
7、dShrugging the shouldersWelcome,congratulationApplauding and claping handsApplauding and snapping ones fingersPunish oneselfGiving oneself boxes on the faceGiving oneself boxes on the earIm very fullOne or both hands open,lightly patting ones own stomachHand raised to throat,fingers extended,palm do
8、wn11spitWhistleyawnthe thumb and forefinger form a circle12Meaning collectionsWhistlein America compliment,cheering up for othersIn Europe disapproving or even laughing at someone YawnsleepySpitdisgusting OK*“fine,”or“O.K.”in most cultures,*“zero”or“worthless”in some parts of Europe*“money”in Japan*
9、an insult in Greece,Brazil,Italy,Turkey,Russia and some other countries*Expressing that the male is a homosexual(同性恋者）in some Mediterranean（地中海的）countries13Question Time A staff is behind the customer service counter.He is on the phone dealing with a difficult inquiry when a customer approaches the
10、counter.He keeps talking on the phone and when the customer says,“Excuse me”.He does not look up but holds a hand up with one finger extended,indication that hell be one minute.“As his supervisor,if you agree with his behavior?Why?And if you oppose his behavior,what would you say to him about the bo
11、dy language and managing his responsibilities for greeting customers?14 He could/should have looked up,smiled at the customer and at least nodded a greeting.If his conversation continued too long,he should have politely placed his caller on hold and inquired as to the customers needs,asked someone else to customer or advised the customer how long he would be.1516
