从外国人眼中看中外文化交流英文.pptx

cross-cultural communication What are the differences between Chinese and western etiquttes?What do foreigners think about Chinese etiqutte?cross-cultural communicationIn 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.“Thank you”is widely used in English to show gratitude in such cases as beinginvited,helped,given a gift,etc.2Examples of the DifferencesThe Way of Speakingcross-cultural communication3The TaboosPeople from China do not regard it as asking personal affairs when they ask others name、age、marital status、wages、personal life、belief and political points.It is regard as concerns.While the westerns will think you violate their right of privacy.“How old are you?”“Are you married？”“How many children do you have？”“How much do you make？”“Do you go to the church？”cross-cultural communication4The Traditional Custom At the wedding ceremony,the new couple should toast parents from both sides.The new couple should hold the ceremony in the church in front of the priest.cross-cultural communication5Foreigners have their dinners with knives and forks.They usually keep quiet while having dinners.The Table MannerChinese have dinners using the chopsticks.We sit around the table drinking and chatting.cross-cultural communication6The CostumesThe various styles of costumes show the development of different cultures.Both have their own characristics.cross-cultural communication|7Heres a video clip.This is a video of foreigners point.What do foreigners think about Chinese?What can we get from this video?cross-cultural communication1.frank yet tactful(圆滑的)2.honest yet sophisticated(久经世故的）3.suspicious(多疑的)yet gullible(轻信的)4.unscrupulous(肆无忌惮的)yet loyal5.advocate etiqutte yet often appear unmannered6.stand for the golden mean yet are extreme7.value the quality of being thrifty(节约的)yet like to parade their wealth8.maintain traditions yet love to chase modern fashion9.believe contentment brings happiness yet daydream about becoming overnight millionaires.8What do they think about Chinese?