常用手势在不同国家的意义.ppt

* * The meaning of Some Common gestures in different countries 杨 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 . Straight Bend Thumb and index finger into one circle , the other three fingers straight or slightly bent ok gesture （ok手势） Many countries: zero or nothing America , Britain: ok , agreement and amazing Thailand(泰国） : no problem, Doing as you please Japan, Burma（缅甸）, South Korea : money India : Correct Tunisia(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 V gesture （v型手势） 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) 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: 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 ) Left or right hand fist , index finger straight . Majority countries: The number one France: Request question Singapore : The most important Australia: another beer please. Shaking head Nod In most parts of the world, nodding the head up and down means yes“; shaking the head means no. However, in Bulgaria(保加利亚）, their habits is just the opposite. They nod and say no; they shake their head and say “yes“. China: good , great , there is appreciation , praise meaning ; Lifting the thumb. Italy: the number one Greece : thumbs up , means “ enough ” ,“ disgust “(厌恶）, bad guys United States, Britain , Australia and other countries : good , OK. * * *