Unit 4 Body language Reading

ringing writingtyping Spoken language Written language Body movements Body language People can communicate with each other in many ways: talking

Body Language ： a set of __________, _______________ ， ___________ ， ______________. People use to make themselves understood. gesturesbody movements facial expressions Definition of Body Language eye contact

Stop! Come here. Well done! Good luck! Gestures ( show me your hands ) I love you. Look here, please. Rock and roll.

I’m very excited. Welcome.(bow) I totally agree.(nod) body movements I disagree. (shake)

facial expressions 厌恶，嫌恶轻视，蔑视

Let's "read" his body language.

What's your understanding of his body language?

It's your turn! (Page25) Go away Expensive I'm tired. I'm confused I'm delighted I'm upset. I forgot.

? 1.Do people from different countries use the same body language to express a certain meaning? 2.What makes the differences? Cultural differences, customs, religions…

What is on the mind of the Chinese passers- by? There are many cultural differences between China and America. Several days ago, Susan, an American, came to Ruian. She was confused about something she saw in Ruian.

Confusions of Susan(an American) Confusion 1: Being stared at by passers-by Why is she here? A foreigner!! Beautiful eyes! Why are you staring at me? In America: They are not curious about people of different colours or races.

In America: If men or women do so, they are more likely to be considered as gays ( 男同性恋者 ) or lesbians ( 女同性恋者 ). Confusion 2: Are they gays or lesbians? We are good friends!

How to avoid cultural misunderstandings? Suggestions learn more about Chinese culture communicate with the local people introduce American culture When in Rome, do as the Romans do. ( 入乡随俗 )...

----when greet others Is body language the same all over the world?

Japan: bow China, Britain: handshake ----when greet others

Some western countries: hug Russia, France, Arab: kiss on the cheek ----when greet others

Tailand: two palms together Mari, New Zealand nose- kiss

Reading Communication: no problem?

Check Preview Work: Q: What's the main idea of the passage? A. Body language is very important in communication. B. Body language helps us better understand each other. C. Body language for greetings is different from country to country, which causes problems in communication.

Divide the passage into several parts and find out the main idea. I am sent to CIA to meet this year’s international students. Part 1: (Para 1) Examples of learned or cultural “body language”. Part 2 (Para2-3) Summary of body language. Part 4: (Para 5) Different people has different body language. Part 3: (Para 4)

Scanning Find our the names of the international students and their genders( 性别 ) and nationalities （国籍）. man from Colombia woman from Britain Julia Smith AkiraNagata man from Canada Ahmed Aziz Darlene Coulon man from Jordan woman from France Tony Garcia George Cook man from Japan

The first mistake Find out the two mistakes. Mr. Garcia Julia Smith (Columbia) (Britain) He approaches Ms Smith by _______ ____ _________ and ______ her on the ________. She _______ ______ appearing _________ and take a few steps _______ ______ Mr. Garcia. shoulder touchingher kissed cheek stepped back surprised away from

The second mistake Akira Nagata George Cook (Canada) He ________ ______ ______ _______ to the Japanese. He ________ to Mr. Cook and his nose _________ Mr. Cook’s _______ _______. bowed touched moving hand reached his hand out (Japan)

I Ahmed Aziz(man from Jordan) Darlene Coulon(woman from France) Shook hands and moved very close to other men Nodded to women but did not shake hands with them. The first comparison (man from China) How they greeted

Tony Garcia(man from Columubia) Darlene Coulon(woman from France) Ahmed Aziz(man from Jordan) shook hands and kissed each other on cheek when they know each other Noded to women but did not shake hands with them. The second comparison How they greeted

NameDescriptio n Body Language To Whom Tony Garcia everyon e no touching man from Japan man from Colombia kiss on the cheek bowingeveryone Julia Smith Akira Nagata woman from Britain

NameDescriptionBody Language To Whom George Cook to men to women shake hands and kiss twice on each cheek man from Canada shaking hands shaking hands nodding Ahmed Aziz Darlene Coulon man from Jordan everyone woman from France people she knows

Comphrehension True or False 1. French adults shake hands and kiss each other twice on each cheek when they greet strangers. 2. Ahmed Aziz shook hands with the girls. 3. The author in the text is a woman. 4. All cultures don't greet each other the same way. 5. In general, studying international customs can help avoid cultural misunderstandings. (F) man meet people they know. simply nodded at the girls. Comphrehension True or False

L Ahmed Aziz,... was from Jordan.When we met yesterday, he moved very close to me,...and then shook my hand. L24-26 Ahmed Aziz, on the contrary, simply nodded at the girls. Men from Middle Eastern and other Muslim countries will often stand quite close to other men to talk but will usually not touch women.

1.French adults shake hands and kiss each other twice on each cheek when they meet people they know. (F) 2. Ahmed Aziz simply nodded at the girls.(F) 3. The author in the text is a man. (F) 4. All cultures don't greet each other the same way. 5. In general, studying international customs can help avoid cultural misunderstandings. Comphrehension True or False

4.All cultures don't greet each other the same way. L 28 Not all cultures greet each other the same way, nor are they comfortable in the same way with touching or distance between people. all... not =not all... （部分否定） (T)

1. French adults shake hands and kiss each other twice on each cheek when they meet people they know. (F) 2. Ahmed Aziz simply nodded at the girls.(F) 3. The author in the text is a man. (F) 4. All cultures don't greet each other the same way. (T) 5. In general, studying international customs can help avoid cultural misunderstandings. (T) Comphrehension True or False

Smile--make you feel at ease Smile is the universal language! No body language is good or bad. Learn more international customs "No problem No problem " Summary