touches one’s own face several times quickly; similar to scratching,but with the forefinger straight (usually with the remark “shame on you!”) forefinger of each hand extended, palms down in front of one’s body; one forefinger makes several brushing movements over the back of the other forefinger

　　‘I’m very full” (after a meal) one or both hands open, lightly patting one’s own stomach hand raised to throat, fingersextended, palm down (oftenwith the remark “I’m full upto here.”)

　　Same Body Language in Tow Cultures

　　but with Different Meaning

　　Meaning in China Body Language Meaning in U. S.

　　anger, irritation, frustration, remorse stamping one’s foot impatience

　　thank you; mutual positive feelings speaker or performerclapping at same timeaudience applauds applauding oneself;improper, immodest　　Acknowledgement

　　The authors gratefully acknowledge Xu Mingwu, Prof for his assistance in this study.

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