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Summoning someone with a curled index finger, as is done in the West, is only done by the boss. To beckon( ra hiu) someone, extend your arm,( lt lng bn tay xung) palm down, and move your fingers in a scratching(quo bng ngn tay) motion. Only beckon someone who has a "lower" status than you.Business cards (danh thip KD)are usually exchanged when meeting for the first time. Give and receive a business card with both hands. Always use both hands when passing( a 2 tay) an object to another person. ( the old) Shake with both hands, and bow( cui u ) your head slightly to show respect Touching children on the head is only done by parents, grandparents, etc. Men and women do not show affection in public. However, members of the same gender may hold hands while walking. Vietnamese women are more inclined to bow their head slightly than to shake hands. Dinner:. The Vietnamese style of dining is chopsticks and rice bowls. Hold your rice bowl in your hand; it is considered lazy to eat from a rice bowl that is on the table. The host may serve guests, but will usually just invite everyone to begin helping themselves. Food is placed on dishes in the center of the table from which each person helps him/herself. An offer of tea at a reception or meeting is a ritual (nghi l)form of hospitality (lng hiu khch)and should not be refused Dress(trang phuc) The Vietnamese dress very well.For business, men should wear conservative but casual suits and ties.Women should wear a conservative dress or a business like blouse and pants. Visting Relatives/Friend/Collauge House When visiting a Vietnamese home, bring a gift for the hostess.A gift for children or an elderly parent is also appreciated. In business, give whiskey.Try to save your business gift giving until you are invited to your colleague's home.>< Don't give handkerchiefs (symbols of a sad farewell). In the Street: Walk quickly, and avoid eye contact on the street.

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Body language is a kind of symbol and is also a solid (vng chc) expression of ones culture. If we do not familiar with the body language when we are communicating with foreigners, we are likely to misunderstand others or interrupt (gin on) the conversation. So we must understand the differences of body language between westerners and E, be aware of the manners and the standards in order to avoid communicative barrier or even failure. General body language is the importance of non-verbal communication we have obvious differences compared with western countries in culture and custom, and body language is one aspect. So from the examples above, I think we can conclude that body language has a great effect in non-verbal communication in cross-cultural interactions. New Vocadisplay emotions According to s.o . As T. Novinger says "In China and Japan, for example, facial expression that would be recognized around the world as conveying happiness may actually express anger or mask sadness, both of which are unacceptable to show overtly". The Same: 1 the "handshake":on the United States and elsewhere, the handshake is generally used as a formal greeting, especially used in business situations. It is also used between people who have completed an agreement, and can be seen as a sign of trust and respect. Refusing to shake a persons hand can be taken as extremely offensive.2 The "waving" gesture:is seen as a greeting, and it made by lifting up an arm and raising your palm outward (often accompanied by a smile ) This gesture is also used to say goodbye. The Differences 1 westerners always keep a certain distance when theyre talking with others, but we Easterners like standing closed with each other 2 Westerners enjoy eye-contact much more than E because E admire respect, we think gazing(chm chm) at the other people for a long time is impolite. 3.: Hello , Hi ( chung cho tt c mi ngi ) ... trn v E Research Question

1 What are differences of Body Language in Greeting Culture between Western and Eastern of middle-aged? 2 What reasons led to the situation? 3 What are the sugestion to achieve success when using Body Languge of Middle-Aged in 2 country
The subject Vnam , British (middle-aged) who live at DN