To communicate well with other people,you must learn to speak well,right?
Yes,but speaking isn’t everything.Some experts say that only thirty percent of communication comes from talking.Your gestures and other non-verbal(非语言的)actions matter,too.But in different cultures,the same action can have different meanings.
When you have to meet someone from a different culture,be prepared.Do you know what kind of gestures and customs are appropriate(合适的)？If you understand culture differences,you’ll be a better communicator—even before you open your mouth!
In many Western cultures,men stand up before they are introduced to someone important.Standing up shows politeness and respect.After that,somepne usually offers to shake hands.
But in the east,typical(典型的)introductions often begin and end with bowing(鞠躬)rather than shaking hands.Sometimes even a small nod(点头) of the head is enough.Some Westerners visiting Asia misunderstand shaking hands as a sign of unfriendliness.Such a mistake could be harmful to the start of a new frienship.
小题1:According to the passage,which of the following is true?
A．All experts agree that only 30% of communication comes from talking.
B．Typical introductions often begin and end with shaking hands in Western culture.
C．In different countries,the same gesture may mean different meaning.
D．If you don’t know the culture of a country , you will not misunderstand the gesture.小题2:What is the main idea of the last paragraph?
A．Misunderstanding will stop the frienship from developing.
B．Nodding is just OK.
C．Introduction can build friendship.
D．Shaking hands is most important.小题3:Which is NOT mentioned in the passage?
A．You must stand up when you are introduced.
B．You should show your politeness when you are introduced.
C．You will do the same when you are introduced.
D．Our gestures and other nonverbal actions are very important.小题4:How do you understand the underlined sentence?
A．Before you speak.
B．Knowing the different cultures is clever.
C．As soon as you talk.
D．Understanding the different cultures can help you communicate well.
