Journal of Jishou University(Social Sciences) ›› 2010, Vol. 31 ›› Issue (2): 172-174.

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The Nonverbal Communication in Business English Communication

  

  1. (Department of Commercial Tourism,Hunan Industry Polytechnic,Changsha,Hunan 410208,China)
  • Online:2010-03-15 Published:2012-03-20

Abstract: Communication can be divided into two types:verbal and nonverbal.Ignorance of nonverbal messages will result in incomplete communication.In fact,nonverbal communication which mainly includes body language,paralanguage,object language,as well as environmental language,occupies a decisive position in practical businessEnglish communication.The nonverbal communication of businessEnglish acts as the following ways:facial impression,gesture,posture,eye contact,space,paralanguage and business manner.We should take different countermeasures according to various culture and characteristics of the nonverbal communication to develop commercial activities and business communication successfully.

Key words: business English, nonverbal, communication

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