Although we may not realize it when we talk with others we make ourselves understood not only by words.
We send messages to the people around us also by expressions and body movements.we call it "body language ",which is a kind of communication,noverbal communication.
Some gestures are accepted both by Chinese and Americans as having the same meanings.for example,A smile and handshake show welcome ,Waving one's hand is to say"goodbye",nodding the head means agreement,while shaking it means disgreement .Putting up a hand means"May I ask a question?".Kissing means"love".
Because culture influences communication.Different country has different culture.So the way people in different countries communicate is different And the gesture of putting a hand on a person' neck is different for Chinese and Americans.For Chinese,it is to say"someone will be killed".For Americans,it shows"I'm full” .And in Thailand,If you want to signal a person to come near,you should move the fingers back and forth with palm down should attract our attention. .
All above show that it is important to know the meaning of gestures
.So we can communicate with them in a correct way,not only by words,but also by body language.I think that it is important in our lives to show and learn body language ..
