跨文化交际chapter6

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大学英语 跨文化交际Chapter 6 Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

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Nonverbal Intercultural CommunicationSignificance Definition & Functions Categories Other Categories

Repeating Complementing Substituting Regulating

OculesicsParalanguage Silence Proxemics Haptics Kinesics Chromatics Chronemics Attire

Contradicting

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Text A Significance of Nonverbal Communication 93% of the meaning in a conversation isconveyed non-verbally.

Even conservative figures suggest 70% of the meaning comes from nonverbal components.

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Text A Significance of Nonverbal Communication Nonverbal behavior accounts for much of the meaning we get from conversations.

Nonverbal behavior spontaneously reflects the subconsciousness. We cannot avoid communicating through nonverbal signals.

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Besides, nonverbal behavior is significant because nonverbal communication can be open to many interpretations. It involves not only the actions, but also the cultural interpretation of these actions in relation to the verbal communication uttered simultaneously.This gesture means OK in the U.S and many cultures, while it means zero in France, and means money in Japan.

Have you noticed people’s different actions in a funeral in the west and in China?

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Text B Definition and Functions of Nonverbal Communication Definition of Nonverbal Communication The Functions of Nonverbal Communication

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Definition of Nonverbal Communication The messages sent without using words are called nonverbal communication.

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Chapter 6 Nonverbal Intercultural Communication

The Functions of Nonverbal Communicationa. RepeatingPeople use nonverbal communication to repeat, clarify, and emphasize their point of view.For example: Nod as saying "yes". When giving directions, point to the direction at the same time. Place a finger to the lips and say “quiet”

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The Functions of Nonverbal Communicationb. Complementing Nonverbal communication cues can add to or complement a verbal message. Such us: I love you with a kiss. Nice to see you again with a hug. Well-done with a pat on the shoulder. Agree to do something with an OK gesture.

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c. SubstitutingNonverbal messages may substitute verbal ones in certain settings. A finger point at something or somebody. OK gesture. Shrug your shoulders. Wave.

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d. Regulating Nonverbal behaviors can help control verbal interactions by regulating them, such as turn-taking signals (hand raised) in conversations. Vocal intonation can also be turn-taking signal. (Page 172) So does eye contact.

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e. Cont

radictingCertain nonverbal behaviors can contradict spoken words. Such us: Yawning. Roll your eyes. Step back. Frown. Widen your eyes. Blink. …

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Text C Paralanguage and Silence1. paralanguage(副语言)2. silence (沉默 )

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1. Paralanguagea. voice set the context in which the speaker is speaking:the situation mood 语气 person’s culture gender age

b. voice qualitiesvolume tempo 速度 articulation 清晰度 nasality 鼻音 pitch 音高 rhythm resonance accent 重音

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2. Silence Silence is a form of nonverbal communication that may be interpreted in various ways depending upon the situation, the duration of the silence, and the culture.

The use of silence in communication is also important. Silence can communicate agreement, apathy (冷漠), awe (敬畏), confusion, contemplation (沉思), disagreement, embarrassment, obligation, regret, repressed hostility, respect, sadness, thoughtfulness, or any number of meanings.

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Text D Time and Space1. chronemics(时间行为) 2. proxemics (空间行为)