A　Matthew, do you know much about body language in countries around the world?

马修，你了解世界各国的肢体语言吗？

B　Sure, I've picked up a few things from travelling around for work. Why?

当然。我工作中有很多出差的机会，了解到一些这方面的知识。怎么了？

A　Well, I had a meeting today with a woman from Japan and she wouldn't stop bowing! I didn't know what to do!

好哎，我今天参加了一个会议，会上有个日本女子总是不停地鞠躬？我不知道该怎么办！

B　Did you bow back?

你也鞠躬回礼了吗？

A　No, I tried to shake her hand, but her hand was so limp I was a bit offended.

没有，我试着和她握手，但是她的手软弱无力，弄的我都有点不高兴了。

B　Well, Japanese businessmen and women typically bow to greet each other in Japan. She might have been offended by your strong handshake.

哦，在日本，谈生意的人无论男女一般都会互相鞠躬致意。你握手那么用力她很可能因此而有点不愉快。

A　But she was in America! Shouldn't she have known that strong handshakes in America signify confidence and respect?

但她这是在美国！难道她不知道，在美国用力握手意味着信任和尊重吗？