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1、Cultural Misunderstanding -Body Language,02 Sun 27 Dora 28 Tia 34 James,Structure,Introduction Background information Description and Further Analysis Different points of view(discussion) Our opinions Conclusion,Introduction,Introduction,Body language, like verbal language, is also a part of culture
2、. Different cultures have different Body languages except some universal ones. And in intercultural communication, the same body language may mean different things. So there are many cultural taboos in intercultural communication and if we do not be aware of them, it may easily cause cultural misund
3、erstandings. Communicating with foreigners, we should attach importance to the differences to avoid misunderstandings.,What is body language?,Its the way you stand and sit and walk. Its your gestures and the expression on your face and in your eyes. Its your whole appearance that communicates things
4、.,What is cultural misunderstanding?,People from all over the world may have the opportunity to make the intercultural communication more and more frequently, and as for their different national, ethic, culture, or linguistic backeground, they may have culture misunderstanding.,Some body languages:,
5、Touching 体触 Handshaking 握手 Kissing 亲吻 Posture 姿势 Head gesture 头部动作 Face gesture 面部动作,Eye movement 眼部动作 Hand gesture 手部动作 Territoriality领地 Silence 沉默 Time language 时间语,We can understand what others are saying even when they are not talking. We can sense when people are silent and digesting informatio
6、n, or when they are silent and confused.,What can we know from body language?,Lets Examine How Body Communicates, from head to toes,Background,Background,There are some cultural differences between countries because of different regions, races and methods of thinking, etc. Misunderstanding and confl
7、icts sometimes occur in the process of intercultural communication due to cultural differences and improper uses of body languages.,body language,Example:A Chinese girls experience.,Once I went to the airport to meet an official from Columbia. When I met him, he suddenly dashed to hug me and kissed
8、me on both cheeks. As a young girl, I felt truly embarrassed and put up my hands to defend myself. His false smile told me that he had lost face. Later, I received a cassette from him, in which he recorded his apology. On hearing that Columbians were more likely to kiss others, I soon felt at ease.,
9、different regions,different methods of thinking,different cultures,Appearance and Dress,Finger,Eye contact,Posture,Touching,Form birth to death, communication plays an important part in our life. There are some body languages can lead to wrong interpretations. The misinterpretation nonverbal signs a
10、nd symbols such as gestures, postures, and other body movements. It is a definite communication barrier. However, it is possible to learn the meanings of these messages. We need to read these body language, but also interpret it correctly to avoid misunderstandings.,Thou tellst me there is murder in
11、 mine eye. - Shakespeare Your lips tell me no, no, but theres yes, yes in your eyes. - Musical ballad,Description and Further Analysis,Think about:,At the airport, a Japanese asked an American tourist whether the airport provides the baggage service. The American wants to tell him that the airport n
12、ot only provides baggage service, but also provides free of charge, so he answered with a well-know gesture of “OK”. But to the Japanese, this gesture means money. So the Japanese thought the baggage service is expensive. And at the same time, a Tunisian nearby saw the scene. He thought the American
13、 was telling the Japanese that he is a shameless thief.,Example:,When Nixon first visited Brazil, he went out of the door in Brazils capital airport, in face of the Brazilian and the media from all over the world, he put his hands up with the OK gesture. He also constantly swing back and forth, just
14、 as he win the election victory. But the Brazilian around all booed on him and the next day, all headlines of Brazil media are the gesture of Nixon. Do you know why?,In America: victory, friendly,In Brazil: low-down behavior, dirty,Example:smile,Japanese student: On my way to and from school I have
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