Body language

Story 4. Body language.

故事四 肢体语言

There is a language. We use it every day. It's not Chinese, Japanese, French or English. Guess what it is? It's body language.

有一种语言，我们每天都在使用。它不是中文、日文、法文，也不是英文。 猜猜它是什么？它就是肢体语言。

When we were babies, we already knew how to use body language. When we wanted a toy, we pointed to the toy.

当我们还是小宝宝的时候，就已经会用肢体语言啦。 我们想要玩具的时候，就会用手指向玩具。

When we wanted a hug, we opened our arms. As we grew up, we learnt to speak. But we still often use body language.

我们想要抱抱的时候，就会张开胳膊。 等我们慢慢长大，学会了说话。 但我们还是经常会用到肢体语言。

Sometimes, body language is much more honest than words. Look at that woman. She says yes. Does she really mean that? Maybe not. She crosses her arms across her chest. That usually means, I don't want to listen. Or, I don't agree.

有时候，肢体语言可比话语诚实多啦。 你看那位女士。 她嘴上说着同意。 她真的是这么想的吗？ 说不定不是哦。 她把胳膊抱在胸前。 这个动作通常意思是：我不想听。 或者是：我不同意。

Look at that man. He says, I didn't see it yesterday. Is he telling the truth? Maybe not. He is touching his nose when he talks. That usually means he is lying.

你看那位男士。他说：“我昨天没看到它。”他说的是实话吗？ 说不定不是哦。他说话的时候摸了摸鼻子，这个动作通常代表他在撒谎。