Body Language

 
  John:

Well, what`s the topic of the discussion this time?

 
  Paul: Communication without voice.  
  Peter:

Is it body language?

 
  Paul:

Yeah. We will talk about five ways of body language to tell what we mean.

 
  John:
 

Finger is one type of body language, but it`s only useful to those who have learned it.

 
  Mark:
 

In my opinion, in addition to fingers, our body can speak, too. I mean face,eyes, hands and the posture of body.

 
  Paul:

Yes. Different movements of body convey different meaning or information.

 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  Paul:

And smile will help you appear friendly and open-minded.

 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  Paul:

Or you just need someone to give you a sound beating!

 
  Peter:

You must be kidding

 
  Mark:

Tell me more examples about body language.

 
  Peter:
 

You can draw emphasis to what you want to say by pointing finger or moving hands close together.

 
  Mark:
 

And wringing your finger or touching your head, face, and so on to make you appear tense and nervous.

 
  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.

 
  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.

 
  Mark:
 

Good. We finish our discussion. Make a check on it again before handing in.

 
  Paul:

Maybe we could add something.

 
  Peter:

 

I remember that some researchers suggest that individuals who can routinely gaze another can develop a sense of control and power over others.

 
  John:
 

However, do not glare at each other. In some cultures, eye contact mean offensiveness and aggression. This may cause anger, hatred, or conflict.

 
  Peter:

The researcher always explains tortuously, anyway.

 
  Paul:

That could avoid some misunderstanding.

 
  Mark:
 

Oh! I forget touching. Touching can be friendly or aggressive depending on what culture you are in.

 
  Paul:
 

Communication includes the movement of body or gesture in addition to spoken language.

 
  John:

Now we can give it a complementary.

 
  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.

 
  Paul:

Thanks for your complimentary, Peter.

 
  Mark:

We are ready to hand it in before the deadline. Thanks guys indeed!

 
       
 

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