常用手势在不同国家的意义.ppt

The meaning of Some Common gestures in different countries杨杨 娇娇The same gesture in different countries may have different meanings. Only if we know these common gestures in different area, can we better communicate. Now, I introduce some of the most basic gestures and their meanings in different countries to you .StraightBendThumb and index finger into one circle , the other three fingers straight or slightly bent 1.ok gesture （ok手势） ① Many countries: zero or nothing② America , Britain: ok , agreement and amazing③ Thailand(泰国）泰国） : no problem, Doing as you please④ Japan, Burma（缅甸）（缅甸）, South Korea : money⑤ India : Correct ⑥ Tunisia(突尼斯）突尼斯） : fool the index finger and the middle finger extends V shape, the thumb curving pressure on the ring finger and the little finger 2. V gesture （（v型手势）型手势）① Majority places: expresses two when we count, means victory ( it is said that British Prime Minister Churchill(丘吉尔）who was the first one use like that in the world war two)a) When it expresses victory, the palm must be out . If the palm inward, that is demeaning(堕落） , insulting（侮辱） meaning. We should note the following two points:b) In Greece, we make ​​the gesture , even though the palms outward , such as the arms straight , but it still be suspected to be a contempt (轻蔑 ) 3. Left or right hand fist , index finger straight .① Majority countries: The number one② France: Request question③ Singapore : The most important ④ Australia: another beer please.Shaking headNod4. ①In most parts of the world, nodding the head up and down means "yes“; shaking the head means "no".②However, in Bulgaria(保加利亚）, their habits is just the opposite. They nod and say "no"; they shake their head and say “yes“.① China: good , great , there is appreciation , praise meaning ;5.Lifting the thumb.② Italy: the number one ③ Greece : thumbs up , means “ enough ” ,“ disgust “(厌恶）, " bad guys "④ United States, Britain , Australia and other countries : good , OK.6. Waving the hand① United States: the North American people , whether in greeting or farewell to the people , or just to arouse people's attention far away from him , they lift arm, open hand back and forth .②Europeans say hello or goodbye when they lift arm, waving the hand at the wrist(手腕）up and down , like basketball players dribble(运球） moves . The same gesture in different countries or regions may has different meanings, or even opposite, so we should be more aware of some common gestures in different countries. Otherwise, we may make jokes, even being considered as a rude person .Thank you!That’s all.。