跨文化交际课程unit3.ppt

2021/3/26 * Cultural Assumption (文化假定) “Good” refers to one’s health, appearance and manner in both E and C cultures “Losing weight” means good in E culture but not good in C culture “Putting on weight” can be a compliment to Chinese but offensive to Americans 2021/3/26 * Expressions of gratitude and aplology The expressions are far more frequently used in English than in Chinese. Chinese often neglect minor favors especially among friends and members of family. They think the expressions of gratitude and apology unnecessary and even tiresome. 2021/3/26 * Some special Chinese expressions It doesn’t matter. 没关系 Never mind. 不要紧 （responses to apology） You’re welcome. 不用谢 It’s my pleasure. 没关系 （responses to gratitude） 2021/3/26 * Decide whether the following statements are true(T) or false(F). __All cultures require and value politeness, but the ways in which politeness is achieved may vary significantly. __Addressing forms like Miss Mary, Brown by the Chinese may be a form of cultural compromise. __Ranks in the armed forces like Captain, Colonel can be used as title. __We can address Jason Douglas, who is a laywer, as Laywer Douglas. T T T F 2021/3/26 * __Chinese hospitality toward the Westerners is always greatly appreciated. __The Chinese way of showing concern is usually appreciated by the Westerners. __Thank you for coming! is a typical expression used by Western hosts when the guests just arrived. __Im sorry to have wasted your time or Im sorry to have taken up so much of your time are usually appropriate for the business visit. T F F F 2021/3/26 * Activities: Begin a conversation with a compliment in pairs Example: Maria: You did a nice job on the project the boss gave you. Kara: Thanks. It took about two weeks to complete it. Maria: Thats not bad. It takes some people four weeks to do the same job. Kara: Really? I didnt think it was that hard. (The conversation continues.) 2021/3/26 * The following ar