Verbal skills in another culture can generally be mastered if one studies hard enough,
In Western cultures, for example, people perceive silence as negative. It suggests rejection, unhappiness, facial expression, regret, embarrassment, or ignorance.
However, the Japanese admire silence and consider it a key to success. A Japanese proverb says, “Those who know do not speak; those who speak do not know.”
Over 60 percent of Japanese businesswomen said that they would prefer to marry silent men. Silence is equated with wisdom.
1. According to this passage, what does nonverbal communication include?()
A.The use of time
B.Facial expressions
C.Gestures
D.All of the above
2. What does a raised eyebrow mean?()
A.Your boss doubts your statement.
B.Your boss is seriously considering your statement.
C.Your boss is unhappy with your statement.
D.The message sent by the raised eyebrow may be interpreted differently by people of another culture.
3. What is the main idea of Paragraph One?()
A.Verbal communication is important.
B.Nonverbal skills are more difficult to learn amongdifferent cultures.
C.Nonverbal communication is easy to learn.
D.Verbal skills are easy to be mastered.
4. How do western people view silence?()
A.It is positive.
B.It is approved.
C.It suggests unhappiness.
D.It suggests agreement.
5. “Those who know do not speak; those who speak do not know.”What does this Japanese proverb imply?()
A.It is negative.
B.It suggests embarrassment.
C.It suggests unhappiness.
D.It is equated with wisdom.