外教社国际商务礼仪简明教程PPT课件U10 America.pptx

Unit 10美国America ContentsIndividualism, Pioneering Spirit and Innovation, Pragmatism and Materialism, Multi-nations and Racism?Cultural ValuesThe American Character?ReadingGreetings, Business Attire, Gestures, Social Behavior, Driving Laws, Eating Culture, Classroom Etiquette?EtiquetteGift-giving??Cultural NotesWho Should Pay the Bill??DilemmaLead-inAmericaUnit 10 Lead-inLead-in Task 1: Read the text and answer the questions?What caused the problem??It is neither the American mother’s nor the Chinese student’s fault, but different styles of communication caused the misunderstanding.?Can you explain the different ways of thinking between the American mother and the Chinese student??Americans are direct in communication while Chinese people prefer subtle, indirect ways of delivering their thoughts and opinions. They are much more precise in their communication, providing details, groping for the correct word or phrase to summarize an event, so the Chinese student feels a strong need to explain the event in great detail.?How do you think the student should have broken the news to the mother??The student should tell the American mother that his son is safe now first.? Task 2: Watch the video clip and answer the questions?How does the man get the opportunity to talk with the interviewer? How does he “sell” himself? What does he do to demonstrate that he is a quick learner and eager to get the job??Scene 1 — “Running into” the Interviewer?He managed to share a ride with the interviewer so as to earn more time to talk with him. During the journey, he talked about past experiences to “sell” himself. When he noticed that the interviewer was not listening, he managed to help with the Rubik’s Cube to win more attention from the interviewer. He demonstrated his quick learning ability and eagerness for the job by explaining the logic behind the cube and finishing the cube.? Task 2: Watch the video clip and answer the questions?In what way does the man create a friendly and less