Principles and Applications of Body Language in Nonverbal Communication 英语专业毕业论文[精品].doc

Principles and Applications of Body Language in Nonverbal Communication 专 业: 英 语 班 级: 2009本科 作者姓名: *** 学 号: 20***** 指导教师: *** 联系电话: *** 完成日期: 20**年 月 日  Abstract Body language is an important part of nonverbal communication and it is connected with culture. In order to make successful exchange in cross-cultural communication, we should know the body language from different cultures. And we should realize that body language, like verbal communication and culture, also has many similarities all over the world. However, body language from different cultures has many differences because of different regions, races and cultural customs. And it is restricted by its culture and has different cultural connotations. That is to say, the same body language has different meanings in different cultures and has different social functions. This article devotes to a comparison and contrast of body language in different cultures in terms of eye language, gestures, postures, facial expressions and touch. It aims to illustrate the differences and similarities of body language and put forward the principles of reducing barriers in communication so as to achieve efficient communication and to avoid misunderstanding.  Outline Introduction Verbal communication and nonverbal communication. The purpose of this paper Definition and Functions of Nonverbal Communication Definition of Nonverbal Communication Functions of Nonverbal Communication Repetition. Emphasis. Adjustment. Classification of Body Language Cultural Differences of Body Language Eye Language Gestures Postures Touch Facial Expressions The Similarities of Body Language and Their Causes The Similarities of Body Language The Causes Resulting in the Similarities of Body Language The Principles of Reducing Barriers in Communication Conclusion  Introduction People can communicate with each other through not only verbal communication but also nonverbal communication. Moreover, the latter plays an essential