有效沟通法则-注意身体语言(7)

How to become an effective communicator.

 

有效沟通法则

 

Notice non-verbal cues

 

注意身体语言

 

Watch body language. Lack of eye contact,distraction, or fidgeting are often signs of restlessness or impatience¹.

 

Yawning or sighing are usually signs of mental or physical fatigue².

 

When you notice these types of non-verbal signals,it's a sign that this conversation is not going to be a productive one.

 

Quickly wrap up the conversation, postpone³ the conversation, or inquire about the discomfort⁴ if your relationship allows.

 

1 impatience   

n.不耐烦，急躁

参考例句：

• He expressed impatience at the slow rate of progress.进展缓慢，他显得不耐烦。
• He gave a stamp of impatience.他不耐烦地跺脚。

2 fatigue   

n.疲劳，劳累

参考例句：

• The old lady can't bear the fatigue of a long journey.这位老妇人不能忍受长途旅行的疲劳。
• I have got over my weakness and fatigue.我已从虚弱和疲劳中恢复过来了。

3 postpone   

v.延期，推迟

参考例句：

• I shall postpone making a decision till I learn full particulars.在未获悉详情之前我得从缓作出决定。
• She decided to postpone the converastion for that evening.她决定当天晚上把谈话搁一搁。

4 discomfort   

n.不舒服，不安，难过，困难，不方便

参考例句：

• One has to bear a little discomfort while travelling.旅行中总要忍受一点不便。
• She turned red with discomfort when the teacher spoke.老师讲话时她不好意思地红着脸。