中西文化差异 课堂展示 课件.ppt

* language Literature differences between western and Chinese Communication Engineering 1302 Jin Jun Value food Wedding characters architecture Education Custom Education Art Literature As we all know that there are many differences between western and Chinese,and I think the language is the biggest diffenence. When we meet somebody at the first time,we usually ask his name、age or the payment,while Americans think it’s imploite We don’t say“thanks”all the times especially saying it to our parents or brother but Americans speak it frequently. In China, when people meet acquaintances or friends, we always say ,“Have you eaten yet?” What are you going to do?” In English, people often employ the following expressions to greet each other “Good morning/afternoon/evening. “Fine day, isn’t it? ”How is everything going?”,etc Thanks and Responses In China,“Thank you” is not frequently used between intimate friends and family members, because it may imply a certain distance between the addresser and the addressee. But, “Thank you” is widely used in English to show gratitude in such cases as being invited, helped, given a gift, etc. The literature differences between western and Chinese The literature differences between western and Chinese Implicit Rhyme Show the expression of feelings Enthusiasm Direct Unrestrained I Shall Not Care Sara Teasdale When I am dead and over me bright April Shakes out her rain-drenched hair, Though you should lean above me broken-hearted. I shall not care. I shall have peace, as leafy trees are peaceful. When rain bends down the bough; And I shall be more silent and cold-hearted. Than you are now. Language is the carrier of culture. Any language is a reflection of a culture，and has its profound cultural connotations. Our fundamenta purpose is not to learn the language, but to master the tools in cross-cultural communication. Let us have a certain understanding of the western cultur