跨文化交际中面部表情交流论文

跨文化交际中的面部表情交流简析摘要: 本文讨论了非语言交流在跨文化交际中的重要作用，重

点分析了面部表情的不同文化含义及应用。旨在使读者通过对非语言交际中的面部表情的文化差异的进一步了解，减少或者避免因文化冲突而造成的误解和不便。

关键词：非语言交流；面部表情；文化差异

abstract：this paper studies the vital role that facial expression plays in intercultural communication, which emphasizes the importance of nonverbal communication, focusing on the use of facial expression. this paper first provides a definition of nonverbal communication and then makes a comparison between verbal and nonverbal communication. then it presents the readers a clearer idea about cultural variations of facial expression in nonverbal communication so people can avoid unnecessary misunderstanding.

key words: nonverbal behaviors; facial expression; cultural variation

an analysis of non-verbal communication with the focus on facial expression in intercultural communication ⅰ. introduction

as the globalization goes deeper and deeper, intercultural communication will become more and more important.it is

critical to comprehend the information carried by facial expression, which plays a significant role in intercultural communication. the effective use of facial expression can not only facilitate communication and avoid misunderstanding, but also save unnecessary talking time.

ⅱ. comparisons between verbal and nonverbal communication

communication among people occurs in many forms. people can communicate with each other through not only verbal communication but also nonverbal communication. moreover, the latter plays an essential role in human communication.

1. the inseparable nature of verbal and nonverbal signals

even though the paper focuses on nonverbal communication, the inseparable nature of verbal and nonverbal signals is very important. but many people pay great attention to the acceptance and correctness of the verbal communication and overlook the influence and cultural difference of nonverbal communication. nonverbal language,

2. interaction of verbal and nonverbal communication

in general, nonverbal signals can and do have multiple uses and meanings. in this paper, i’ll restrict myself mainly in six ways which nonverbal message can interact with verbal

message, moderating.

body language, like verbal language can express emotions, exchange ideas and deliver information. rich as it is, nonverbal communication can be explored in detail with the focus on facial expression due to the limited space of my paper.

ⅲ. cultural variations in facial expression

the face is the most controlled part of the body, therefore it communicates valuable information. facial expressions tend to be fairly universal and thus easy to read. the face as a whole indicates much about human moods as well. however，the meaning of facial expressions varies greatly across cultures.

1. smile

smile usually conveys friendliness, approval, satisfaction, pleasure and joy .the smile may have multiple meanings, depending on the culture. in some cultures, smiles can indicate fear or a method of disarming a possible aggressor. in others, the smile can indicate friendliness, nervousness or embarrassment.

2. eye contact