手势在人际交往中的应用.doc

本科毕业论文 手势在人际交往中的应用 学生姓名： 学生学号： 6 院（系）： 外国语学院 年级专业：2003级英语本科1班 指导教师： 二〇〇七年五月  The Application of Gestures in Interpersonal Communication Li Lei Under the Supervision of Xia Min School of Foreign Languages and Cultures Panzhihua University May 2007 Contents Abstract I Key Words I 摘 要 II 关键词 II Introduction 1 I. Gestures in Daily Life 2 A. The Position of Hand when Standing Still or Taking Photos 2 B. Showing the Way 2 C. Making Introductions by Using Hand Gestures 2 D. Different Meaning of Hand-waving 3 E. Instructions of Handshaking 3 F. Call for Coming 3 G. Number Expression 4 II. Gestures in the Expression of Emotions 5 A. Showing Happiness 5 B. Indicating Sadness 5 C. Expressing Anger 5 D. Revealing Nervousness 5 E. Showing Shyness 5 III. Gestures in Social Communication 7 A. “V sign” in Communication 7 B. Different Meanings of “OK” 7 C. Attention of the Use of “Fig” Sign 8 D. Different Meaning of Different Movements of Thumb 8 E. Careful Use of Index Finger 9 F. Attention of the Use of Middle Finger 10 G. Use of Little Finger 11 IV. Other Kinds of Hand Gestures 12 A. Overlapping Arms 12 B. Rubbing Hands 12 C. Touching the Wood 12 Conclusion 14 Acknowledgements 15 Bibliography 16 Abstract Nowadays, globalization makes international communication closer and more vital day by day. And trans-cultural exchange is also increasing. Verbal communication is necessary in the exchange. At the same time, nonverbal communication also plays a very important role in it. As a special communicating tool in nonverbal communication, gestures plays its own vital role. This paper aims to have a close look at the similarities and differences of the inner meaning of gestures according to cultural background in different countries. It provides us with details of gestures in daily life, social communication and expression of interior emotions. Through this paper, people may have a basic knowledge of gestures and then use them accurately in trans-cultural commun