Do you know about body language? It consists of body movements, gestures and eye movements. They can help to express the meaning properly and make communication easier.
When people meet or leave each other, they usually say or do something. They may shake hands, smile, bow, say "hello" or "goodbye". The .way people1each other can be very important, and proper greetings often change depending on where they are.
People in China usually2hands with each other when they meet for the first time. The shaking with the right3出used to show that the person was not carrying any weapons(武器) in the past. It is now used to show a warm and friendly welcome and respect to the other person. Shaking hands is not just4in China. It is very5used and understood, although people in different cultures shake hands quite differently.
6on the other person's cheeks (or just touching cheeks) is used very often in France, Belgium( 比利时) and other European countries. Kissing is7used between relatives and friends. In France, however, it isn't thought good for two male friends to greet each other in this way. Most8in France shake hands at the beginning and at the end of their talk.
When Eskimos meet each other, they rub(摩擦) noses to9close feelings. And Japanese bow to each other.
If you are in a10country, and you are not sure what to do when meeting someone new, just shake hands. Wherever you are, most people will understand it.
Therefore, if you want to understand body language deeply, you should learn about the culture and the atmosphere in which it is used clearly.
