Body Language |
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John: |
Well, what`s the topic of the discussion this time? |
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Paul: | “Communication without voice”. | ||
Peter: |
Is it body language? |
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Paul: |
Yeah. We will talk about five ways of body language to tell what we mean. |
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John: |
Finger is one type of body language, but it`s only useful to those who have learned it. |
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Mark: |
In my opinion, in addition to fingers, our body can speak, too. I mean face,eyes, hands and the posture of body. |
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Paul: |
Yes. Different movements of body convey different meaning or information. |
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Peter: |
I think they are not the same. Though we use hand and finger; finger is the symbol of words and hand is the symbol of an act. |
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John: |
OK, let us begin from face. For example, if you are feeling anxious then your facial expression may lead you to appear aloof or disinterested. |
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Paul: |
And smile will help you appear friendly and open-minded. |
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Peter: | That is enough for face, then how about eyes? | ||
Mark: |
Eyes give clues to our emotions. It may mean romantic, interest, angry or fear.With a direct stare, it implies intensity. Marking little eye contact can transmit shyness or submissiveness. |
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Peter: | Unn…what`s the meaning of cross-eyed? | ||
John: |
It may indicate something wrong with your eyes. You need to see a doctor. It may also mean disagreement or something that is funny if it is about body language. |
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Paul: |
Or you just need someone to give you a sound beating! |
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Peter: |
You must be kidding |
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Mark: |
Tell me more examples about body language. |
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Peter: |
You can draw emphasis to what you want to say by pointing finger or moving hands close together. |
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Mark: |
And wringing your finger or touching your head, face, and so on to make you appear tense and nervous. |
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John: |
The last one is the attitude of body, also known posture. By orienting your body towards someone, you show attentiveness. By falling away from them or leaning back, you show a lack of interest and some level of reserve. |
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Paul: |
That means that your post gives signals about your interest in something, your openness and attentiveness. It also gives clues as to your status in a group. |
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Mark: |
Good. We finish our discussion. Make a check on it again before handing in. |
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Paul: |
Maybe we could add something. |
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Peter: |
I remember that some researchers suggest that individuals who can routinely gaze another can develop a sense of control and power over others. |
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John: |
However, do not glare at each other. In some cultures, eye contact mean offensiveness and aggression. This may cause anger, hatred, or conflict. |
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Peter: |
The researcher always explains tortuously, anyway. |
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Paul: |
That could avoid some misunderstanding. |
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Mark: |
Oh! I forget touching. Touching can be friendly or aggressive depending on what culture you are in. |
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Paul: |
Communication includes the movement of body or gesture in addition to spoken language. |
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John: |
Now we can give it a complementary. |
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Peter: |
Body language gives clues to whether the words we say are consistent with what we are really feeling. If we can master it, we can even communicate with foreigners. |
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Paul: |
Thanks for your complimentary, Peter. |
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Mark: |
We are ready to hand it in before the deadline. Thanks guys indeed! |
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