北师大版高中英语模块7--Unit19 lessons3-3

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[00:00.79]They note that in some countries like Australia
[00:03.30]Canada and England,
[00:04.99]it is considered rude not to look some directly
[00:07.61]in the eyes as they speak
[00:09.75]while in other countries like Japan and Korea,
[00:12.67]lowering your eyes is a sign of respect.,
[00:15.80]Studies have shown that if people are aware
[00:18.10]of the different ways
[00:19.34]that gestures are interpreted¹,
[00:21.26]they are more likely
[00:22.38]to have better cultural experiences.
[00:24.85]Across the globe,
[00:26.12]different nationalities wave,call, confirm,
[00:29.35]point things out,
[00:30.77]and show their appreciation² differently.
[00:33.45]However, regardless of these differences,
[00:35.91]experts agree that there is one form
[00:37.85]of body language
[00:38.92]that enjoys universal recognition-the smile.
[00:42.61]It is understood in every culture
[00:44.45]and every country, making it an extremely
[00:46.87]valuable traveling aid.
[00:48.72]Tourists find many opportunities to use it-
[00:51.65]to apologise for doing something inappropriate;
[00:54.77]to show that they are confused or lost;
[00:57.10]to ask for help;
[00:58.37]or just to indicate that they don't know
[01:00.09]what to buy in a food market!
[01:02.21]Smiling has a high success rate
[01:04.54]so don't be afraid to use it."
[01:06.31]It makes the user³ as well as the observer⁴
[01:08.69]feel good,"
[01:10.24]and that means more successful cultural
[01:12.56]experiences for everyone.
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