英语专业毕业论文体态语在跨文化交际中的意义差异答辩PPT

1、体态语在跨文化交际中的意义差异体态语在跨文化交际中的意义差异Semantic Difference of Body Language in Cross-culture Communication答辩人：马玉慧指导老师：高莉莉contentsI.IntroductionII.Functions and Characteristics of Body LanguageIII.Types of Body LanguageIV.The Relationship between Body Language and CultureV.ConclusionThe communication between

2、people from different cultures and countries is increasing, not only of language communication but also of nonverbal communication. People often express the thoughts with body language for more sooth communication.This paper deals with exploring the similarities and differences of body language from

3、 different cultures, especially through comparing of Chinese body language and American body language, from which we can know the cultural differences better and avoid misunderstanding and embarrassment in cross-culture communication.The Purpose of Research The fast development of science, technolog

4、y and economy brings about more international contact and exchanges. The communication between people from different cultures and countries is also increasing, not only of language communication but also of nonverbal communication. Different people have their own ways to communicate according to cul

5、tural backgrounds, the living style, and religions.When in cross-culture communication, understanding the body language can help us obtain more correct information.Body language is a broad term for communication using body movements, gestures, facial expressions and eye contacts in comparison with s

6、ounds, verbal language, and other forms of communication. Functions Body language has three major functions: assisting, substituting and expressing or hiding emotional feelings. Our expression, eyes, tone of voice, facial expression and other body movements often convey our real meaning, no matter w

7、hat words the person says. CharacteristicsBody language assists verbal language to strengthen the communicative effect of language.Body language is a way to reflect peoples changes of their inner feelings and emotions. In different culture backgrounds, body language is often endowed with different m

8、eanings.Distance between conversationalistsFacial expressionEye contactPhysical contactGesture Physic distance is an important factor when people go on a communication. It can tell us the relationship and psychology of the communicators, and it can reflect their different cultural characteristics. F

9、our kinds of distance personal distancesocial distancepublic distanceintimate distancePersonal distance is about 45 to 120 centimeters and is suitable for friends, acquaintances and relatives.Intimate distance is about 0 to 45 centimeters and used for the most private relations such as lovers.Public

10、 distance is farther than any of the above and is about 360 to 750 centimeters, generally for informal get-together.Social distance is about 120 to 360 centimeters, which is common in the working field and it is also kept during the conversation at social gathering.In English-speaking countries, peo

11、ple do not like to be close to each other during the communication, and they prefer to keep a certain distance.On the contrary, the Arabians and Spanish would like to stand close to the person whom they are talking to.Facial expression is the most common and also most direct way to express peoples e

12、motions or feelings.confusedconfusedangryangrysadsadhappyhappytiredtiredIt is well-known that eyes are the windows of the soul.Keeping a certain eye contact with others during a communication is very important. We can feel the emotion from peoples eyes, because eyes are the most effective way to sho

13、w ones real wish in mind, such as guilt, excitement, fear, indifference and so on. The changes of ones mood, attitude and emotion can be detected from ones eyes. Handshake is used for greetings, farewells.In most estern countries, it is common for two persons to hug and kiss when they meet each othe

14、r. In Asia, handshake is the main way to greet each other. They rarely hug and kiss each other.Gesture is the movement and manners of hands and fingers in communication and expressing out feelings.Youre great!Come and join us!Please stop!Give me a little time!Body language communication gets a stron

15、g connection with the culture. That is why people in different countries communicate in different ways from each other. The body language and culture have a very delicate and subtle relationship. The cultural characteristics of people are reflected by the body language they convey.Different countrie

16、s have different histories, cultures and customs, which are all reflected by the body language. Japanese greet by bowing, Arabs by kissing on both cheeks and Chinese people by shaking hands to show “their greeting”. If you want to guide a person to come by, in Thailand,you should move the fingers ba

17、ck and forth with palm facing down.But in the United States, you can hold the palm up and move the fingers towards the body saying come here.Nodding ones head is generally used to show agreement “yes”, but to Nepalese, and people in some Indian countries, it means “no”.For Arabs, when they are havin

18、g a talk, it is a good manner to stand close to his friend. But for English-speakers, they always keep a distance because they dont like to be close to another.Comparison of Chinese Culture and American CultureThe core factors of American cultureThe core factors of Chinese culture For Americans, bei

19、ng casual is fairly common, which can be observed from peoples dress and entertainments. In addition, equality and individualism have long been part of American dream and Americans highlight the value of individualism and personal efforts very much.Besides, the interaction between people is also inf

20、ormal, even when the two sides are quite different in age or status. 1.China is known as “a state of ceremonies”. No matter what people do, they always follow the conventional protocols and etiquettes. 2.In a Chinese family, people have clear distinctions between each other.The members are called di

21、fferently. Usually the older and the male are respected more and have more power. PostureGesture Touch Eye contact Facial expression According to Chinese tradition, people who are taking charge of others have right to choose where they want to sit. So the younger use the way of giving the old a seat

22、 to show respect. But in America, people tend to shorter the distance to show the equality. When the people who have high stature want to create a harmonious and equal balanced atmosphere by shortening the distance when they are conversing with you, they will choose to sit. Americans often touch the

23、ir temples to show cleverness. But in Chinese culture, this action means there is something wrong with ones mind. Americans lay their hands on their necks to show that they are full, while Chinese just pat their stomachs to express fullness. It is a shock to Chinese when they see the Americans doing

24、 the gesture because it often means committing suicide in Chinese culture. In China, people greet with each other with head nodding, smile, hand shaking and so on. It is the same with shaking hands in Northern America when they greet with others. In America, normal friends and acquaintances would li

25、ke to avoid body touch.So is in China. When in a conversation, Americans prefer to have eye contact with talkers than Chinese. Americans pay great attentions to the time and the way the eye contact was given and in which situation.They believe the saying “Never trust a person who cant look at you in the eyes.” For showing politeness or respect, Chinese people will often frequently avoid direct