1. UNIT 21
Body Language
Period II

3. pat the stomach
hungry

4. shake hands

5. bow

6. put the palms together

7. hug

8. eye contact
showing love

9. thumbs up
praising

10. Body Talk Aims: 1. To understand what Body Language is.
2. To know how it differs from culture to culture.

11. Skimming
1.What’s the function of body language?
It can help us express our thoughts and opinions and communicate with others.
2.How can a smile help us?
It can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers.

12. One meaning can be expressed by different gestures.
Scanning
Think about the main idea of each para. Pick out the topic sentence if any.
Para 1.
(the first sentence)
Para 2.
(the first sentence)
Para 3.
One meaning can be expressed by different gestures.
Para 4 .
(the first sentence)
Para 5.
(the first sentence)

13. How many parts can we have?
Part 1 (para. 1)
Function of body language
Part 2 (para.2-3)
Body language in different parts
(2) Different meanings of the same gesture
(3) Different gestures to express the same idea
Part 3 (para.4-5)
Some universal gestures (smile)

14. circling before the ear
rude(G/B)
show interest
be rude
money(J)
zero(F)
eye contact
gesture “OK”
body lg. varies greatly
(Para. 2)
thumbs up
circling before the ear
good job (US)
No. 1(G/J)
crazy(US)
your phone call(B)
rude(N)

15. the same meaning, different gestures
shaking heads
nodding (B/I/G)
nodding
shaking heads (B/I/G)
Yes No
the same meaning, different gestures
(Para. 3)
Greeting gestures
kiss
handshake
hug
bow/nod

16. press palms/ rest your head on it/ eyes closed
move hand in circles
I am full.
I’m tired.
universal body language
(Para. 4-5)
smile
I am hungry.
1. get through…
2. find friends
pat stomach

17. Fill in the blanks.
When we communicate with others, we use both words and body language to _______ our thoughts and opinions. Words are important, but ________ also tell us what they are saying.
As we know, body language ______ ______culture __ culture. Take the gesture OK for _________. In Japan, it means _______. In France, it means ____. In Brazil and Germany, __________, the gesture is rude.
express
gestures
varies
from to
example
money
zero
however

18. Fill in the blanks.
Even the gestures we use for “yes” and “no” are _________ around the world. In many countries, _______ one’s head means “no”, and ________ means “yes”. But in some places, the gestures have the ________ meaning.
different
nodding
opposite
shaking
Though body language has different explanations, some gestures are ________in all places. The best example is the ______. It can help us ___________ difficult __________and find friends in a world of __________ because there is nothing better than to see the _______ face of a good friend.
universal
smile
get through
situations
strangers
smiling

19. Retelling
Varies;
Eye contact: interest, rude
“OK” : money, Zero, rude
Thumbs up: great, rude, No.1
Circling before the ear: crazy ; phone
Shaking one’s head / nodding; opposite meaning(B/G/I)
Greeting gestures: kiss, hug, handshake, bow or nod
Universal: “tired” “full” “hungry”
Smile…important…because …

20. Discussion
Compare the meanings of the gestures in the US and China and then fill in the blanks of the table.

21. Meaning
Gesture in the US
Gesture in China
No,don’t do that
Moving the index finger from side to side
I don’t know
Shrugging the shoulders
Well done!
Thumbs up
Incredible!
Rolling the eyes
Money
Rubbing the thumb and forefinger together
That’s crazy!
Moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear
Waving one’s hands
(the same)
(the same)
Opening the eyes and mouth widely
(the same)
(No such gesture)

22. Meaning
Gesture in the US
Gesture in China
Good luck!
Cross the fingers on both hands
Come here.
Moving the index finger forwards and backwards
(No such gesture)
Moving the hand up and down with the palm facing down

23. Homework 1. Write a passage about body language.
2. Discuss in groups to fill in the table on Page 60.

24. Thank you!

25. Body language varies from country to country
Body language varies from country to country. For example, eye contact means showing interest in some countries, but means being rude in other ones. Gestures “OK” means money in Japan, Zero in France, but rudeness in Germany and Brazil. So does thumbs up gesture. It has the meaning of being great in the US, No.1 in Germany and Japan , but rudeness in Nigeria. In the US, circling before the ear with your forefinger shows being crazy, but means your phone in Brazil.

26. Generally shaking one’s head means No and nodding means Yes
Generally shaking one’s head means No and nodding means Yes. But they have the opposite meaning in Bulgaria and Iran. Greeting gesture contains kiss, handshake, embrace and bow, which are used in different countries.

27. Some gestures are universal, such as the way of showing “tired” “full” “hungry”. A smile will help you a lot in any country. Please keep smiling wherever you go.