中西文化差别.docVIP

The difference between Chinese and Western cultures We learned many years of English, but so far we can not distinguish the difference between China and foreign cultures. Even if we are to learn English so that no matter how difficult, and foreign exchange. Therefore, learn English, we have the cultural differences between China and foreign countries to learn. So I wrote a paper, a brief look at some differences between Chinese and Western cultures. First,Let,s talk about the difference between Chinese and Western language practices. For example, Direction: Prof. Liang has written a book in Chinese. He wants to have his book published by Thompson Publishers. He is talking to Mr. Allright, a Thompson representative, through Li Yan, who is acting as his interpreter. What is the problem in this cross-cultural communication? Prof. Liang:奥莱特先生，这是鄙人的拙作。 Li Tan: Mr. Allright, this a clumsy book written by your humble servant. More contrast between the Chinese and the American cultures: If you are being invited to have a dinner Chinese: “不”( Please offer me again.) American:No. ( I dont accept your invitation.) If someone has helped you, what you do say to him? Chinese: “很对不起，给您添了不少麻烦。”（Sorry to have given you so much trouble.“ American：Thank you for your help. If you are praised by someone else, what do you respond? Chinese: “过奖，过奖。”或：“惭愧，惭愧。”（You are flatter me or I feel ashamed.) American: “Thank you.“ It doesnt mean American people dont show any modesty. Mr Allright: No, no, no, youre not my humble servant... In the following situation, you are going to offer a gift to another person, you may have different ways to introduce your gift based on the fact that you are a Chinese or you are an American. Please notice the difference in it. Chinese: This is nothing/a mere trifle, but please accept it (stressing 礼物很轻薄，不成敬意，请笑纳。”) American: Its not much. Its just a trifle, I picked it up in a bargain basement sale at Macys last week. I thought maybe you could use it (stre