入門ビジネス英語 7/24 月
Lesson31 ジェスチャーの意味を説明する
What should I do to make a good impression in a meeting?
Well, two things. First, nod from time to time. I know that Japanese people sometimes move their heads up and down too much, but nodding is a positive gesture.
Right. I have the impression that it doesn’t necessarily mean ‘I agree,’ though.
Correct. It sometimes just means ‘I’m listening.’ Nodding is a sign that you’re interested. But you don’t need to do it excessively.
OK. I’ll try that.
impression 印象
make a good impression よい印象を与える
from time to time 時々
move one's heads up and down 頭を上下に動かす
nod うなずく
nodding うなずくこと
gesture ジェスチャー
does not necessarily 必ずしも~でない
excessively 過度に,極端に
Nodding is a sign that you’re interested.
うなずくことは興味を持っているというサインです。
Bowing is a sign of respect.
お辞儀は経緯を示す合図です。
sign 合図、信号、身振り、手真似、兆候
not necessarily
I think these figures are not necessarily reliable.
これらの数字は、必ずしも信用出来るとはいえないと思います
excessively 極端に
The application form for the subsidy is excessively complicated.
補助金の申請書は極端に複雑です。
subsidy 政府などがだす補助金
nice gesture 気の利いた行為
It's best to if possible
