Abstract: Apart from the communication in words, nonverbal communication is also an inevitable part in our daily interaction and it is also a component of national culture. This study is aimed at giving an analysis of the importance of body language on nonverbal communication. As a main part of nonverbal communication, body language is classified as posture, eye contact, facial expression, gesture, appearance and so on. Though body language is very essential in nonverbal communication, it usually carries different interpretations in different cultures.

Key words: body language; nonverbal communication; different culture

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction1

2. Literature Review.2

2.1 The Definition of Body Language

2.2 Main features of Body Language

  2.2.1 Unconsciousness

  2.2.2. Universality

  2.2.3 Controllability

2.3 Importance of Applying Body Language on Nonverbal Communication

3. Main Types of Body Language4

3.1 Posture

  3.1.1 Crossed Arms

  3.1.2 Handshake

  3.1.3 Hands in Pocket

3.2 Eye Contact

3.3 Facial Expression

3.4 Gesture

4. Body Language in Different Cultures.6

4.1 No Equivalent Matches in Distances between People Conversing

4.2 No Equivalent Matches in Gesture

4.3 No Equivalent Matches in Facial Expression

5. Conclusion.8

Bibliography9

Acknowledgements10