When people communicate, they use more than words. People's body language1important information just like speech does. When2lies with their words, their body language often tells the truth. The next time you wonder if someone is telling you the truth,3watching their hands.
A person4is being honest will usually turn one or both of their palms (手掌) towards5person. If a person is beginning to "open up" or share important information, you may notice him6his palms towards you.7most body language, this unconscious (无意识的) gesture usually gives the other person the8that the speaker is speaking honestly.
When people lie, they hide their palms9putting their hands behind their back or holding them. Others will keep their hands in their pockets if they10or trying to hide information. Salespeople are11trained to watch out for this specific example of body language when a person is saying that he can't afford12product or service. Sometimes professional liars try to use open-palm gestures13others. But a careful listener may tell it is a lie through their body language14lack of eye contact and touching the nose.
Human body language and communication are directly connected. By showing that you are honest15your palms towards people, your body language pushes others to tell you the truth.
If the eyes are the windows of the soul, then the body is the mirror of our feelings. If we are feeling great, we may give our body signals. If we look at someone else's body, we can often tell how he or she is feeling by his or her body signals. So reading body language signals is a great tool in daily communication.
In case (假使) you don't think that learning how to read and use body language is important, here are some numbers for you. 7%of the information we receive is from what people actually say, and 38%of the information we receive is from the tone (语气) and the speed of their voice; while 55%of the information we receive is from their body language.
These non-verbal (非语言的) signals will help you a lot, but you still need to focus on what people are saying. If you focus too much on their body language signals, you and the people may feel uncomfortable.
It is useful to be able to read people's body language, but it is useful to learn how to send the right signals and avoid the wrong signals too. Body language maybe given several interpretations. Many signals have different meanings, depending on the person and the situation. Be sure of it when you are trying to read a body language signal.
A doctor entered the hospital hurriedly after being called in for important surgery (外科手术). He found the boy's father waiting worriedly.
On seeing him, the father cried out, "Why did you take all this time to come? Don't you know that my son is in danger? Don't you have any sense of duty?"
The doctor said, "I am sorry. I wasn't in the hospital and I came as fast as I could and now, I wish you could calm down so that I can do my work quietly."
"Calm down? What if your son were in this room right now? If your son dies while you are waiting for a doctor, what will you do?" said the father angrily. The doctor smiled and replied, "We'll do our best and you should also pray (祈祷) for your son."
The surgery took some time before the doctor went out, saying happily, "Thank goodness! Your son is saved!" And without waiting for the father's reply, he ran away, saying, "If you have any question, ask the nurse."
"Couldn't he wait some minutes so that I can ask about my son's state (状况)?" shouted the father. The nurse answered, tears coming down her face, "His son died yesterday in a road accident. He was at the burial (葬礼) when we called him for your son's surgery. And since he saved your son, he left running to finish his son's burial."
Body language is an important part of communication. If you want to communicate well, it's important to understand how you can (and can't) use your body to say what you mean, especially when you're in a foreign country.
If a person is bored, he won't look at the person who is talking to him. He will find other things to do. He may also keep looking at his watch or a clock. If a person is open to you, his arms and legs will not be crossed (交叉的). And if a person is relaxed, you will know it by looking at his body, and even his breathing (呼吸) is slower.
Here are some examples of body language:
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Body language |
Feeling |
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Sitting with legs crossed |
Bored |
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Sitting with legs apart |
Open, relaxed |
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Walking with hands in pockets, head down |
Sad |
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Putting hands to cheeks |
Think about something |
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Clasping one's hands behind his back |
Angry |
As traditional Chinese art, paper cutting has a long history.But this traditional art is at risk of disappearing now. Luckily, Voyo Woo, a Chinese immigrant (移民) in America, is trying to bring this art back to life.
She got much fun and peace doing it. She hoped more people would enjoy it.
Ms Woo began to study the art of paper cutting as a 14-year-old girl in her home town in China.She had a deep love for it. So her teacher spent more time teaching her after class. Later, she won the second prize in a national painting and art competition. Ms Woo went to America after she finished college in 2008.And then she was invited to show the art in many important activities. "It is important to introduce this art to Americans or anyone who is interested in it. Maybe it will make this art more popular," Woo said.
From the art of paper cutting, people can know about Chinese cultural values, history and stories of people's life.Chinese art is not only for Chinese, but also for people all over the world.
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Mr Grey was the manager of a small office in London. He lived in the country, and went to worktrain. He liked (walk) from the station to his office unless it was raining, because it (give) him some exercise.
One morning he was walking along the streeta stranger stopped him and said to him, "You may not remember me, sir,seven years ago I came to London without a penny in my pockets. I (stop) you in this street and asked you (lend) me some money and you lent me ￡5, because you said you were willing to take a chance so as to give a man a start on the way to (succeed)."
Mr Grey (think) for a few minutes and then said, "Yes, I remember you. Go on with your story!" "Well," (say) the stranger, "are you still willing to take a chance?"
1）保持微笑；
2）说话时要看着对方的眼睛；
3）聆听时要点头；
4）站直、抬头、放松。
参考词汇：自信地confidently；姿势posture
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