ReadingNon-verbalCommunication (2).ppt

1、Contents: non-verbal communication 1. Getting ready. Guess the meaning of the pictures. T or F. Predict 2. While reading Skim and get the main idea. Scan and choose similar meaning Scan and answer questions 3. After reading Act and discuss the meaning Discuss what is universal in non-verbal communic

2、ation 4. Assignment,Non-verbal Communication,It is a kind of communication,without words,1. Look at the following pictures and tell what they mean.,Getting ready,The “thumb down” sign indicates “rejection ” or “refusal”, “defeat” or “no good” or “bad news” to Americans.,It is a sign indicating “thin

3、king about something seriously”.,It is a sign indicating “I have no idea . / I dont know”.,It indicates “sending an email”.,It indicates that she is making a phone call.,It shows that two people are having a face-to-face communication.,2. Guess, possible or impossible.(Page 17, Ex3) In Britain, tapp

4、ing ones nose signifies secrecy. In Italy, its a friendly warning. In most Middle and Far Eastern countries, pointing at someone with the index finger is considered polite. In the US, people signal someone to come by holding the palm of the hand up and moving the fingers toward the body. In casual c

5、onversation, many Americans stand about 4 feet apart while people in Latin or Arab cultures stand very close to each other. Grossing ones legs in the US is often a sign of being relaxed; in Korea, it is a taboo. Grasping ones ears is a sign of regret or sincerity in India. Many Asians believe it is

6、not good manners to use both hands when offering or receiving objects. If a person doesnt look at you in the eye in a conversation, Americans might think that he doesnt like you.,3. According to the title and the 2 pictures, guess what you may learn from the passage.,While reading 1. Skim the passag

7、e, and then fill in the blanks. Para 1: Give an example of _communication. Para 2: When studying about a foreign culture, its import to pay attention to _. Para 3: _, a major form of non-verbal communication, are embarrassingly _. Para 4: _, is another cultural aspect of non-verbal communication. Pa

8、ra 5: _ of excitement or disgust, shock or sadness are important in Americans conversation. Para 6: Owing to non-verbal communication, we never _.,non-verbal,how people use non-verbal cues,Gestures,culture-bound,Space,Expressions,really stop communicating,By giving an example, the author indicates t

9、hat _ _ is very important. For more information, some aspects of non-verbal communication are mentioned,_. Due to verbal communication, we never_.,non-verbal,gestures, space, expressions,really stop communicating,communication,2. Read the following sentences and choose from A, B, C the one that has

10、the similar meaning.(Page 19, Ex1) The boy and the girl steal glances at each other, turning their eyes away when their eyes meet. A. The boy and the girl meet each other and turn away, stealing each others eyes. B. The boy and the girl steal something from each other by turning their eyes away when

11、 they meet each other. C. The boy and the girl look at each other in a stealthy way but turn their eyes away when their eyes meet. The boy acts cool, crossing his legs and affecting a casual air. A. The boy behaves coldly and he puts his legs across the air. B. The boy puts his legs out in the air s

12、o that his legs become very cold. C. The boy pretend to behave himself coolly by crossing his legs., That means people pick up more from on-verbal communication than from the words. That means people choose more from communication than from words. That means people get more information from non-verb

13、al communication than from talking to each other. That means people do not speak much when they give someone a ride. But often they are embarrassingly culture-bound. But often they embarrass each other by binding culture. But often they may cause embarrassing results because they may have different

14、meanings in different cultures. But often they make people feel embarrassed. They like to keep each other “at arms length”. They like to have their arms as long as possible They like to keep a space as long as an arm between each other. They like to have someones arm at length.,3. Work in groups to

15、answer the following questions. When studying about a foreign culture, what should people pay attention to? Why? Why must people in a foreign culture use gestures with caution? Is it proper to keep very close to each other wherever you go? Why or why not? Why is it possible to “read someone like a b

16、ook”?,People should pay attention to how people use non-verbal cues, because people pick up more from non-verbal communication than from the words.,Because gestures make up a major form of non-verbal communication and they are embarrassingly culture-bound.,No. Because in different cultures, the size

17、 of a persons “comfort zone” varies, depending on his cultural or ethnic origin.,Because all non-verbal communication forms send a message to others and thats why it is possible to “read someone like a book”.,1) Stick out your tongue at others. 2) Thumb and forefinger touch to form a circle. 3) Pat

18、one on the shoulder gently . Stick out your forefinger and middle finger separately.,Post-reading,Maoris: a sign of respect Americans: the opposite/disrespect,Americans: OK Japanese: money Brazilians/ Germans: rudeness French/Belgians: zero,Encouragement/praise,In English speaking countries: victory/peace In China: victory/two,Act out the following gestures and guess t