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Unit 4 Body language
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In our interactions with other people,the way of expression needs to vary with the situation. Body language is important and reliable. By contrast, it is sometimes more appropriate than spoken language. A smile is always approved of in all cultures because it demonstrates politeness and can break down barriers. A fake smile is also necessary if you want to hide feelings like anger or anxiety,or when you feel ashamed or embarrassed. Of course,we can make inferences about the truth of the smile. Body language differs around the world. Different cultures may employ different gestures to express the identical feelings.In some cultures,people favour shaking hands,bowing from the waist when they meet. By comparison,elsewhere,people may kiss their friends on the cheek. You can also witness that some people interpret the gesture for OK as zero.
在我们与他人的交往中,表达的方式需要根据情况而变化。体态语很重要也很可靠。相比之下,它有时候比口头语言更恰当。微笑在所有文化中都是被认可的,因为它表现出礼貌,还可以打破 障碍。如果你想隐藏像愤怒或焦虑等情绪,或者当你感到羞愧或尴尬时,假装的微笑也是必要的。当然,我们可以推断出微笑的真实性。世界各地的体态语言各不相同。不同的文化可能使用不同的姿势来表达相同的感受。在某些文化中,人们见面时喜欢握手、弯腰 鞠躬。相比之下,在其他地方,人们可能会亲吻朋友的脸颊。你还可以看到有些人把“OK”的手势 理解为零。
As an educator,I’ve learned to read my students’ body language and know what makes eachstudent tick. In other words,I understand what my students think through their body language. As we know,people have a tendency to lean towards whatever they are interested in. So if a student has his head lowered to look at his watch,it implies he is bored. Their eyes barely move,and with their chins on their hands,they occupy themselves by staring out of the window or up at the ceiling. That means these students are distracted from class. I can perceive and distinguish why some students put their arms across their chests. I know I need to inquire and assess what is going on. Once,I made a trial with the twin brothers about nonverbal gestures. I gave an accurate assessment of their internal thoughts by how they posed,slumped and bent over. This w