Unit 21 Body Languagesad / depressed / helplessI’m shocked/scared/frightenedconfusedworriedexcitedtired• Thank you! I’m strong• I don’t know. Yes• No. Be quiet. • I’m full. Great/Wonderful!• I have a stomachache. I’m sleepy.• I can’t hear you. Come here.Act them out!Body TalkWhat does “body talk” mean?What is the main idea of each part?What different meanings do the following gestureshave in different countries?1.eye contact2.thumbs up3.making a circle with one’s thumb and index finger4.moving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear5. nodding or shaking one’s headgesturecountrymeaningsome countriesother countriesa way to showone’s interestrude or disrespectfuleye contactgesturecountrymeaningthe USrudeGermanyJapan great or good job the number onethumbs upNigeriagesturecountrymeaningmost countriesOKMoneyFranceRudeJapanZeroBrazilGermanymaking a circle with one’s thumb and index fingergesturecountrymeaningmoving the index finger in a circle in front of the earsome countriesBrazilcrazy You have a phone call.GestureMeaningcountries yes NoOther countriesGreet friends other countriesBulgaria, parts of Greece, IranFrance/RussiaKiss on the cheekA firm handshakeA loving hugA bowA nod of headUniversal body languageMeaning gestureI’m tired I’m hungry Pressing one’s palmtogether and rest one’shead on the back of one’s hand. Moving the hand in circles over the stomachPat one’s stomach before a mealsmileI’m fullAlmost any emotionContrast between the body language in China and that in the US.Task 1 Meaning Gesture in the USAGesture in China No, don’t do that.Moving the index finger from side to side.I don’t know Shrugging one’s shoulders.Well done Thumbs up.Incredible. I can’t believe it Rolling one’s eyes. Comparison Moving the hand from side to side Shaking the headOpen one’s eye or Mouth wide Thumbs up.Meaning Gesture in the USAGesture in China Money Rubbing the thumb and forefinger togethercrazyMoving the index finger in a circle in front of the ear.Good luckCross the fingers Come hereMoving the index finger forwards and backwards.Comparison Rubbing the thumb and forefinger togetherthe same No such a gestureMoving one’s hand up and down with the palm facing down.Task 2 Act and DubUse your body language to perform the situations in the cards in groups and act it out. Ask another group to dub( 配音 ) it.What caused the difference in body language?
