摘要

作为一种语言表达形式，肢体语言在交流过程中起到了重要的作用。在不同的文化背景下，肢体语言在人们的交流过程中所表达的意思往往也不相同。 本文通过对比研究发现中美肢体语言的差异，并阐述其差异产生的原因。本论文的写作目的在于帮助人们更好地理解中美文化背景下肢体语言所表达的不同含义，使得跨文化交际能够顺利进行。

关键词：中美文化交际； 肢体语言； 差异对比
 
Abstract

As a form of language expression, body language plays an important role in communication. Under different culture backgrounds, body language in communication conveys different meanings. With a series of comparison, this paper states the expression difference of body language between China and America as well as illustrates the causes of differences. The purpose of this paper is to help people have better understanding of body language under backgrounds of China and America, so that the communication can proceed successfully.

Key words: intercultural communication between China and America; body language; comparison of differences