Listening to how bodies talk[qh]
听听肢体是怎么说话的[qh]

We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions in our interactions with other people.[qh]
在与他人的交往中，我们用话语和肢体语言来表达自己的思想和观点。[qh]
We can learn a lot about what people are thinking by watching their body language.[qh]
通过观察人们的肢体语言，我们可以洞察他们的想法。[qh]
Words are important, but the way people stand, hold their arms, and move their hands can also give us information about their feelings.[qh]
话语十分重要，但是人们站立、双手抱臂和移动双手的姿势，也能为我们提供有关他们情感的信息。[qh]
Just like spoken language, body language varies from culture to culture.[qh]
不同的文化有着不同的肢体语言，这与口头语言相似。[qh]
The crucial thing is using body language in a way that is appropriate to the culture you are in.[qh]
使用肢体语言时，最重要的是要符合你所处的文化。[qh]
For example, making eye contact -- looking into someone's eyes -- in some countries is a way to display interest.[qh]
例如，在一些国家，眼神交流（即直视某人的眼睛）是表示兴趣的一种方式。[qh]
In other countries, by contrast, eye contact is not always approved of.[qh]
相反，在另一些国家，眼神交流并不总是被认可。[qh]
For example, in many Middle Eastern countries, men and women are not socially permitted to make eye contact.[qh]
例如，在许多中东国家，社交上不允许男性和女性进行眼神交流。[qh]
In Japan, it may demonstrate respect to look down when talking to an older person.[qh]
在日本，与年长者交谈时，目光下垂表示敬重。[qh]
The gesture for "OK" has different meanings in different cultures.[qh]
“OK”这个手势在不同的文化中有着不同的含义。[qh]
In Japan, someone who witnesses another person employing the gesture might think it means money.[qh]
在日本，一个人看到另外一个人使用这一手势，可能会认为这表示金钱。[qh]
In France, a person encountering an identical gesture may interpret it as meaning zero.[qh]
在法国，看到同一个手势的人可能会将其解读为“零”。[qh]
However, you should avoid making this gesture in Brazil and Germany, as it is not considered polite.[qh]
然而，在巴西和德国，你应该避免作出这一手势，因为这是一个被视为不礼貌的手势。[qh]
Even the gestures we use for "yes" and "no" differ around the world.[qh]
即便是用于表示肯定和否定的身势语，在世界各地也不尽相同。[qh]
In many countries, shaking one's head means "no", and nodding means "yes".[qh]
在许多国家，摇头表示否定，点头表示肯定。[qh]
By comparison, in Bulgaria and southern Albania, the gestures have the opposite meaning.[qh]
相比之下，在保加利亚和阿尔巴尼亚南部地区，这两个身势语的含义截然相反。[qh]
There are also differences in how we touch each other, how close we stand to someone we are talking to, and how we act when we meet or part.[qh]
在身体接触方式、站着交谈时双方的距离、见面和告别的动作方面，也有很多差异。[qh]
In countries like France and Russia, people may kiss their friends on the cheek when they meet.[qh]
在法国、俄罗斯等国，朋友见面时会相互亲吻脸颊。[qh]
Elsewhere, people favour shaking hands, bowing from the waist, or nodding the head when they meet someone else.[qh]
在其他地区，与别人见面时，人们更喜欢握手、鞠躬或点头。[qh]
Some gestures seem to have the same meaning everywhere.[qh]
有些手势似乎在任何地方含义都相同。[qh]
Placing your hands together and resting them on the side of your head while closing your eyes means "sleep".[qh]
双手合十放在头部的一侧，同时闭上你的眼睛，意为“睡觉”。[qh]
A good way of saying "I am full" is moving your hand in circles over your stomach after a meal.[qh]
表示“我吃饱了”的一个好方式，就是在饭后用手在肚子上画圈。[qh]
Some body language has many different uses. Perhaps the best example is smiling.[qh]
某些肢体语言有着许多不同的用处。也许最佳的例子就是微笑了。[qh]
A smile can help us get through difficult situations and find friends in a world of strangers.[qh]
微笑可以帮助我们摆脱困境，在陌生的世界里找到朋友。[qh]
A smile can break down barriers. We can use a smile to apologise, to greet someone, to ask for help, or to start a conversation.[qh]
微笑可以打破隔阂。我们可以用微笑来道歉、问候他人、寻求帮助或主动攀谈。[qh]
Experts suggest smiling at yourself in the mirror to make yourself feel happier and stronger.[qh]
专家建议，我们应该对着镜子微笑，让自己感到更加快乐和坚强。[qh]
And if we are feeling down or lonely, there is nothing better than seeing the smiling face of a good friend.[qh]
当我们感到沮丧或孤单时，最美好的事情莫过于看到好友的笑脸。[qh]