世界手勢(shì)拾趣ppt課件

1、The highlights of the world gestures世界手勢(shì)拾趣世界手勢(shì)拾趣01-08-2019Body language A kind of communication without words by the body that may include gestures, expressions on the face, movements of the body, ornaments and clothes. These are the ways that most people are not aware they are sending or receiving

2、messages all the time. We often have misunderstanding each other, because not all body language means the same thing in different countries. Today, I only tell you about kinds of gestures. Gestures Gesture means we communicate and express by the movement and manners of our hands and fingers. In our

3、daily life, every one makes gestures, but many gestures have distinct regional and cultural features. The” Thumbs-up” signTake a lift North America Enough Greece Very rude Nigeria Good China, Australia , Britain, America Pray luckyAmerica, Sri Lanka , Mexico , Holand Man, Your father, old fogey Japa

4、n, koreaThe” Thumbs-up”The thumbs-up sign means good or good going in the U.S. And it also used for hitchhiking in America. However, in the eastern countries like Bangladesh and other Islamic countries, this gesture is a rude sign. The” Thumbs-down” signBad lucky French , MexicoStop or pour water Tu

5、nisia Taunt Australia Down China Hate Greece Fail, Exit toPhilippines, Thailand , Burma , Malaysia , Indonesia Disagree, other lostBritain, America, PhilippinesOK gesture sign O.K. meaning fine or yes. in the U.S.A1In France it means zero. 234 In Japan it means money or coins. In Latin America , its

6、 a signal that you are insulting peopleThumb and forefinger making a circle The” v” gesture sign In the U.S., it stands for victory or peace. Across the continent in England, the “V” is a rude challenge.Cuckold Italy Raise ones little finger1In China, raising ones little finger means bad or look dow

7、n on somebody.2In Japan, people raise their little fingers to express one is their lover.The finger beckoningIn the U.S, its a signal to call people. In the oriental east like Japan, it is a rude gesture. In Singapore, curling the index finger signifies death. 123Waving hand But south Americans will

8、 run towards you instead of leaving when they see this gesture. In America and China waving ones hand means goodbye.The hand beckoningIn the U.S and Canada, its a signal to call small animal.In China, its a signal to call people.Touching ones temple Americans often touch their temples to express som

9、ebodys cleverness. But this action means there is something wrong with ones mind or one is stupid to Chinese. this action means there is ridiculous in Germany.lay their hands on their necksAmericans lay their hands on their necks when they are full, while it means a suicide action to Chinese. Chines

10、e express fullness by patting their stomach.I n Italy and French, this action express there is nothing what you want.Women refused FranceGood luckLatin AmericaevilSome countries in AfricaSee beauty girlFranceRedemption, flatteryFrance, Greece, ItalycuckoldedItaly, Portugal, SpainGood luckBritain, Am

11、ericanUnder oath, come onChinaUniversal hand gestures and hand gesture meaningI am tired: Pressing the palms together and resting the head on the back of the hand while closing the eyes as if sleeping.I am hungry: Patting the stomach with the hands.Universal hand gestures and hand gesture meaningI a

12、m thirsty: Using the hand and making a circular motion over the mouth.I am cold, or its cozy or a sign of eager anticipation: rubbing the hands together. The” LOVE” signI love youWorld wide The” INSULT” signInsult, discriminate , enmity World wide drinkingThe” numeral ” signTurn around ones ring Peo

13、ple from English-speaking countries turn around their rings constantly to show nervousness or uneasiness . Now people from Taiwan an Hong Kong also have this gesture. But if people in the mainland of China act like this , they will be regarded they are showing off richness.AdviceWith so many conflic

14、ting meanings for each hand gesture, it is not safe to assume that you can use hand gestures to overcome the language barrier when you travel overseas. Some travel guidebooks provide brief introductions of the cultures and social taboos of the respective countries. Do inquire first before using Hand gestures have different meanings in different countries. What is acceptable in one country may be unacceptable in another. It is definitely a case of one mans meat is another mans poison. When one uses a fore