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阅读理解
Do you use hand gestures
when you talk? Do you open your mouth and eyes wide when you are surprised? These
are all examples of body language. How important can it be? Follow Teens and
have a look.
Body language does not
use words. It uses the movement or position of your body to show certain meanings.
According to American
scientist Edward T. Hall, in a conversation between two people, 65 per cent of
communication is body language. In some cases you even express yourself without
words. For example, if your friend asks you to join him in a picnic, you will
give him an "OK" gesture to say: "Yes, sounds great!"
Sometimes, your words say one thing, but your body language says another. You
may do things unconsciously(无意识地) like
touching your face while telling a lie.
In different cultures,
the same body language means different things.
In the US, making eye contact(眼神交流) with someone means you are interested in what the person is
saying. While in some Asian countries, it is rude to look into a person's eyes
during a conversation.
Sometimes, different
body language expresses the same meaning.
Take "hello" for example. French people kiss cheeks (脸颊) to say hello. Japanese people bow (鞠躬). Maoris in New Zealand, however, touch noses in greeting.
What are you trying to
say?
Body language is
important to teenagers. Understanding this language helps you to communicate
better with others.
