填空题 Touch is a basic form of communication and influence critical in all kinds of relationships. Tactile (触觉的) stimulation 1 the physical welfare and healthy development of infants. In addition, the high levels of touch 2 the bonding of parent and child. 3 parental care in feeding, changing, bathing, comforting, and playing with their offspring naturally provides most of the tactile stimulation young children need. Touch is also important in signaling 4 , support, comfort, and in 5 to the needs of others. The form of touch also reflects the closeness of a relationship. When we see two people walking arm-in-arm or holding hands, we automatically 6 that they are a couple.
Touch is also important in greetings and departures. When travelers arrive at or depart from airports, they are often hugged by friends and relatives. 7 an open hand in meeting someone signals that we are ready to be friendly and cooperative. In turn, a refusal to shake hands with someone is a clear sign of rejection or disdain. Because the use of touch, like the use of gestures, varies across culture, 8 touch can be an insult and lead to very negative impressions. As a result, people who travel to foreign countries should 9 local norms regarding touch, especially touch 10 by an outsider.