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Body language is an important form of communication that is everywhere. In many countries, people their heads to show agreement and put their fingers up to their mouths to ask for However, body language is used differently in cultures.
In some countries, people shrug their shoulders to show they don't care about or don't understand some- thing. In Europe, women and children are kissed on each by family members or friends when they meet in the street. When two men greet, they usually shake hands and put their free hand on each other's In Japan, people bow to show In the Middle East, it's rude to show the of your shoe when you rest one leg on top of the other. It's also not to touch people with your shoes.
Do you know about body language? It consists of body movements, gestures and eye movements. They can help to express the meaning properly and make communication easier.
When people meet or leave each other, they usually say or do something. They may shake hands, smile, bow, say "hello" or "goodbye". The .way people1each other can be very important, and proper greetings often change depending on where they are.
People in China usually2hands with each other when they meet for the first time. The shaking with the right3出used to show that the person was not carrying any weapons(武器) in the past. It is now used to show a warm and friendly welcome and respect to the other person. Shaking hands is not just4in China. It is very5used and understood, although people in different cultures shake hands quite differently.
6on the other person's cheeks (or just touching cheeks) is used very often in France, Belgium( 比利时) and other European countries. Kissing is7used between relatives and friends. In France, however, it isn't thought good for two male friends to greet each other in this way. Most8in France shake hands at the beginning and at the end of their talk.
When Eskimos meet each other, they rub(摩擦) noses to9close feelings. And Japanese bow to each other.
If you are in a10country, and you are not sure what to do when meeting someone new, just shake hands. Wherever you are, most people will understand it.
Therefore, if you want to understand body language deeply, you should learn about the culture and the atmosphere in which it is used clearly.
Body language around the world
How close do you stand when you talk to a friend? You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don't stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space.
How about touching people? Chinese girls often walk arm in arm with their friends. South Americans sometimes hold your arm when they talk to you, so you can't move away! But in Britain many people don't like other people to touch them at all.
Do you look at people when you talk? In some places, it isn't polite to look at people when you talk, but in other countries it isn't polite to look somewhere else. In Britain and the US, people usually look at each other when they talk.
And how do you say goodbye? That's easy, wave to say goodbye. But be careful! In Greece, it's not at all polite! In fact, it's very rude!
