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Western and Chinese cultures have diverse ways to deal with leave-takings
Western people always try to make their leaving sound reluctant by finding some reasons and apologize for it to make the leaving acceptable for both parties. They often signal several times before leaving. Such as,
East&West
A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
An western hostess is likely to say,” Oh, I am so glad that you liked it. I cook it especially for you.”
1.Greeting and Parting
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
中西文化差异(英文版)
culture is the biggest festival, food,
one.
music, wedding
and so on.Now I
want to introduce
something about
it.
Chinese custom festival
The Spring Festival The Lantern Festival The Mid Autumn Festival The Dragon-Boat Festival The Tomb-sweeping Festival The Double-ninth Day The Double Seventh Festival
Western custom festival
The Christmas Day The Easter Day The Thanksgiving Day The April Fool‘s Day The Mother‘s Day The Father‘s Day Halloween The Valentine’s Day
to west countries, you can take part in their joyful night life.
East&West
• A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
But in most west countries, people live in a easy and happy
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pliments and Response
For example, if a hostess is complimented for her cooking skill ,how she will response in west and china?
East&West
A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
In the western, most old people do not live with their children or relatives.
If they have enough money they will buy house or apartments in places where other old people live .If they do not healthy and strong enough to live alone, they would rather live in nursing houses for old people than be taken by their children.
Different cultural factors may result in cultural differences.
1.Cultural Background 2. Different values 3.Individualism and
Collectivism 4. Family 5.Nationalism
中美文化差异(英文版)
In China, legal expressions, posts, and tone of voice carry significant meaning Americans, while also tuned to these cures, may still be more on verbal communication
• Cultural Assumptions: Each culture has its own set of assessments about appropriate behavior and communication styles, which can lead to misinterpretation or offers
Verbal and Non verbal Communication Styles
Veபைடு நூலகம்bal Communication
Non verbal Communication
Silence and pauses
Americans often value directness and openness in conversation, while Chinese communication styles may be more direct and implicit, releasing on context and non-verbal cups
• Time Orientation: Americans of value efficiency and functionality, while Chinese culture may be more flexible with time, placing a higher value on relationship building and socialization
中西文化差异(英文版)
to west countries, you can take part in their joyful night life.
East&West
• A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
But in England or other west countries, people like eating
hamburgers, chips, pizza, pasta as their main course, they eat them with vegetable salad, they eat with drinking (water or juice),and they eat with separate plates. In China, we become full up when we finish all the food, then we don’t eat anything, but in west countries, people eat desserts after they finish their meals.
Differences in living style
Chinese prefer getting up early and go to bed early too. We
usually go home early and cook meals, then we eat and watch TV, then we go to bed. We often work during the holidays , children often go to different spare schools to study. We like save money and when we have enough money, we then go and buy what we want, in my opinion, Chinese are so tired and busy;
East&West
• A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
But in England or other west countries, people like eating
hamburgers, chips, pizza, pasta as their main course, they eat them with vegetable salad, they eat with drinking (water or juice),and they eat with separate plates. In China, we become full up when we finish all the food, then we don’t eat anything, but in west countries, people eat desserts after they finish their meals.
Differences in living style
Chinese prefer getting up early and go to bed early too. We
usually go home early and cook meals, then we eat and watch TV, then we go to bed. We often work during the holidays , children often go to different spare schools to study. We like save money and when we have enough money, we then go and buy what we want, in my opinion, Chinese are so tired and busy;
中西方文化差异-英文版
例题（14）When you receive something from a foreigner, you
had better___A___.
A. accept it
B. refuse to accept it
C. return it to him D. buy something in rerurn
A. receiver’s, left B. writer’s, right C. receiver’s, right D. writer’s, left
例题（5）When you write a letter to your father
in English, you had better call,“ C Father”.
❖ While the relationship between western people is relatively simple.（简单）
3. From the view of their thinking orientation:
❖ In western countries: Their thinking orientation（思维取向）inclines to individuals ;
A. Chinese B. American
C. British
D. None of the
例题（43）When you send some expensive presents to American and British people, they receive them_______. A. silently B. without doing and saying anything C. and take them away in silence D. and sing high praise for them in the face of the sender
中西文化差异(英文版)
princess flees to the forest, because stepmother envy her beauty. The seven dwarfs help her. In their help, the snow white overcome the stepmother’s curse and find love.
中国第一部动画片《大闹画室》（1926年） 中国第一部动画片《 画室》 1926年 Chinese first animated film “make studio”
中国第一部彩色动画电影《大闹天宫》 中国第一部彩色动画电影《大闹天宫》（1961年1964年） 年 年 Chinese first colorful animated film“ make heaven ”
Difference culture between China and the West
中西方文化差异
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Snow White
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• In English, people often employ the following expressions to greet each other “Good morning/evening/afternoon. “Fine day, isn’t it? ”How is everything going?”,etc.
In west, Although they are different in age and status, they can call the other directly, namely, their names, even first names .They demonstrate the sense of intimacy and the conception of” Everyone is created equal”
pliments and Response
For example, if a hostess is complimented for her cooking skill ,how she will response in west and china?
East&West
A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
In a formal setting, westerners address men as "Mister" (Mr), married women as "Misses" ("Mrs."), and unmarried women as "Miss" ( "Ms."). These days many women prefer to be addressed using the abbreviations "Ms." , pronounced "miz".
In west, Although they are different in age and status, they can call the other directly, namely, their names, even first names .They demonstrate the sense of intimacy and the conception of” Everyone is created equal”
pliments and Response
For example, if a hostess is complimented for her cooking skill ,how she will response in west and china?
East&West
A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
In a formal setting, westerners address men as "Mister" (Mr), married women as "Misses" ("Mrs."), and unmarried women as "Miss" ( "Ms."). These days many women prefer to be addressed using the abbreviations "Ms." , pronounced "miz".
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In American the bride always in her white wedding gown and their wedding will be host in a church.
Church
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Chinese often use these words such as color 、smell 、taste、sharp to describe the food.
Now we have known somethings about the different and we know that because the different culture、background and custom,we don’t know each other very well.so in my opinion we should commuciate with each other and only in this way could American and China be more peacefull!
In china if we have a supper,we would invite many people and we usually think the more the better because we think it will be more lively. on the other hand,if the host respect you he will give you a seat at first and sit on the left chair .
Historical and cultural heritage True Kongfu shadow-box kick Implicative euphemism
3.Movie ends
Closed-end ending,is generally happy endings,finally justice will Page 13 prevail over evil5
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SLAM DUNK (灌篮高手）（日本）
Detective Conan （名侦探柯南）（日本）
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Tom and Jerry （猫和老鼠）（美国）
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In China,the wedding main colors are red,which is representative of traditional Chinese festive colors.This also makes changing the joyous weddings.
Historical cultural short Love to create new science weapons High-end science and technology Open passion
Open end,according to the stroy and objective regularity arrangement.
Americans usually pay attention to the calories、vitamins、proteins and so on.
Architecture
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Eastern
VS
Western
MOVIE
1.Movie ideology
Chinese movie:Comply with Chinese traditional culture, promote human justice ,embodying the harmonious idea,publicize collectivism.
The Lion King（狮子王）（美国）
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Human relations（人际关系）
Westerners:Simple Chinese:complex
When we meet somebody at the first time,we usually ask his name、age or the payment,while Americans think it’s imploite and we don’t say“thanks”all the times especially saying it to our parents or brother but Americans speak it frequently.
The host will prepare all the things well.in addition the host will get something tast well into the gust’s bowl .
Americans would like to keep quiet and make the banquet sweet.they regard the right as a symbol of 10-24中西方文化差异ppt
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Western movies:Color with capitalismthat“demorcracy,e quality,freedom,”one step closer to hunman exploration.Many for
personal heroism.
2.Movie content and scenes
Maker: Liuyuqiu
1.Wedding culture 2.Food culture 3.Architectural art 4. Movie culture 5. Human relations
Difference between Western and Eastern in wedding
The host will let the guests to choose what to eat or drink.if the host got somethings into the guest’s bowl,they will think that the host force them to finish it.