西方礼仪与文化课件.ppt

Western Etiquette Culture About the course: Objectives: Get to know more about the ways to get along with foreigners. Get to know more about the foreign cultures. Get to cultivate your personal accomplishment. Get to know how to behave appropriately in certain situations. Requirements to the students Adequate attendance to the class Enough effort to search materials related to the text Effective cooperation to do with the designed tasks Active participation in the classroom activities Reading of the textbook outside the class Awareness to strengthen language skills Enlargement of general cultural knowledge of foreign countries. About the assessment 10% for attendance 10% for assigned work in the class 80% for written paper at the end of the term What is etiquette? The practices and forms prescribed by social convention or by authority. 由社会习俗或权威所规定的常规或惯例 A sort of supplement to the law, which enables society to protect itself against offences which the law cannot touch. Why do you think the etiquette needs to exist? What are the functions of etiquette?  To facilitate the interaction between people. To show respect to people around you. To remove many chances for misunderstandings. To make life simpler and more pleasant. …. Greetings When meeting someone… rise if you are seated. smile and extend your hand. repeat the other person’s name in your greeting. A good handshake is important—it should be firm and held for three-four seconds. In the today’s business world it is not necessary to wait for a female to initiate the handshake. Females males should both be ready to initiate the handshake. Introduction In informal situations, introductions can be made by simply saying: “This is (name).” “Hi” or “Hello” is often held as a response in this informal situation. When introducing someone, give some brief appropriate information about that person. Sometimes at a meeting or gathering it is all right to introduce oneself to others present. Paying a Visit make