跨文化交际posture.ppt

P POSOST TUREUREP POSOST TUREUREDefinitioneThe way a personholds andpositionstheirbody.From：wiktionaryCharacteristice affect profound；unaware of it.VS gestureeposture强调整个身体的姿势；gesture主要指用于示意的手势或其他肢体动作。posture&posture&subconsciousnesssubconsciousnessOur posture subconsciously（潜意识地）reflects our feelings，attitude and mood.How we carry ourselves can convey anything from a high status and self-confidence to shyness and submissiveness（温和恭顺）.Lean forward.Anger！Sit in the chair and lean forward.interestedTurn the face andbody away.rejectionSlouching convey an attitude of indifference.Excitement and interest is often exhibited through an open body position.A very rigid and uptight stance communicates anxiety and insecurity.Culture similarities；Culture differencesPosture&Posture&culturesculturesStanding straightShoulders backHead held highThis posture shows confidence，energy and self-assurance.Abrupt movementsShift seating positionCrossed armsThese postures show defiance，disinterested or unwillingness to listen.In western culture，people who stand are superior to people who sit,for the former have more control than the latter.While in estern culture，people who sit are in higher status.In America，this posture shows confidence and authority.In Germany and Sverige，this posture hints disrespect.In America，being casual is valued.While in Japan，they prefer strictness.