Gestures are used to replace words in many countries. They usually have different meanings in different cultures. Let’s look at the three gestures.
What does the “O” gesture mean?
If you are an English speaker or diving (潜水) under the sea, it means “OK” or “good”. In fact, it’s believed that this gesture is popularized (普及) by divers. The Japanese read it as “money”. The French read it as “zero” or “no value”.
What does the “thumb-up” gesture mean?
This gesture also means differently in different countries. English speakers use it to stand for “OK”, which is the same meaning as the “O” gesture. The two can be used almost interchangeably.
To most people, it stands for the number “1”, since they count from 1 to 5, beginning with the thumb for 1 and ending with the little finger for the number 5.
Although Americans and British people usually ask for a ride with their thumbs raised, the gesture will not make a Greek driver stop to give them a ride.
What does it mean to stretch out your index finger (食指)?
Extending the index finger means different things in different countries. The Chinese stretch their index finger upward to indicate the number. They can refer to integers (整数) such as “one”, “one hundred”, “one thousand”, etc. In Japan, the index finger up means only one or once. This gesture represents the first in order. In the United States, use this gesture when asking the other person to wait. In Australia, in bars and restaurants, the forefinger is extended upward, saying, “A glass of beer, please.”
In the Middle East, it is impolite to point at something with your index finger.
【小题1】For the French, which picture means “no value”?A． | B． | C． | D． |
| A．可互换地 | B．不可替代地 | C．没有意义地 | D．坚定地 |
| A．An Australian driver. | B．A British driver. |
| C．A Greek driver. | D．An American driver. |
| A．thumb | B．index finger | C．middle finger | D．little finger |
| A．cookbook | B．science magazine | C．history book | D．book on cultures |
How is it going? It’s Sunday today. I’m free at home.
Beijing is different from London.
I have Chinese classes every morning from Monday to Friday.
That’s all for today. Please write to me soon.
Yours,
Tina
| A．People in China work around eight hours a day, five days a week. |
| B．The Chinese students are ready to help with our Chinese. |
| C．I’m writing to tell you something about life in Beijing. |
| D．In our country, we drive on the left side of the road. |
| E．The students in our class are from many countries. |
| A. Japanese people are careful about presents. If you are choosing a present for an elder, a nice watch is a good choice. Remember to put it in a nice box! B. Why not buy a pair of ERKE sport shoes? They are comfortable and not expensive, with different styles for people of all ages. They can protect your feet when doing exercise. C. A set of kitchen knives is the best choice for a housewife. But it’s not a good idea to send knives to people in some European countries because that means you want to cut your friendship! D. French people are romantic and they like flowers. If you are going to visit a French family, just bring some flowers. Remember the number of the flowers should be odd, like 5, 7, 9, or 11. E. Paper cutting is an important part of Chinese culture. Its pictures and patterns help to tell more about the Chinese culture. They are beautiful and mean good luck and best wishes. F. Children always love gifts. Candies and toys are great. It’s better to cover them carefully with nice paper. They will have fun opening the gift and finding what’s in it. G. Lottery tickets are common presents. It is not expensive and can bring surprise and good luck. Go and choose the lucky numbers for your friend! |
The rules on Visiting British People’s Homes
If you invite British persons to your home, they might not accept as this may make them think they should invite you to their home. It is not a good idea to invite your boss or a senior workmate to your home. They will probably think it would make your relationship too casual（随意的）.
Never ask a British person if you can visit their home. People may make a suggestion that you should come around to their place but unless they offer a clear time, do not simply arrive at their house. The person may greet you at the door but not let you in, leaving you feeling very embarrassed（尴尬的）.
If you are invited with a specific date and time, that is great. Accept the invitation. Ask what you can bring with you. Even if they say you do not need to bring anything, it is a good idea to bring something to drink or eat that can be shared, or some traditional food from your home country.
Do not say anything bad about their country or its traditions when you are a guest in their home. Most people are proud of their country and their way of doing things, even if they complain about it! There are some moments when it is best just to listen and smile politely.
Do not talk about topics such as politics（政治）of their country unless your host brings up the conversation. So try to prepare some questions about your home country, like the festivals and eating habits. This is a chance to share something about your way of life back home.
| A．Be careful to share your idea about their country. |
| B．Bring something to eat or drink from your home country. |
| C．Never visit their home unless you are told the time clearly. |
| D．Be careful to invite British persons to your home. |
| E．Simply arrive at their house if you are invited. |
| F．Share something about your home country. |
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