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入境而问禁 入国而问俗 入门而问讳 ——《礼记 曲礼上》 Case Analysis 1. A: Why couldn’t Cinderella be a good soccer player? B: She lost her shoe, she ran away from the ball, and her coach was a pumpkin. 2. A: Coffee, please. B: White or black? A: Uh just want some coffee. 3. A Chinese: Have you had your lunch? An American: No, I haven’t. But I think I can manage to arrive home for supper. Language Nothing more clearly distinguishes one culture from another than its language. Arensberg and Niehoff What is language? Language is a way of communicating needed by all peoples. It is the principal means whereby people conduct social lives. What is culture? Broadly speaking, it means the total way of life of a people, including the patterns of belief, customs, objects, institutions, techniques, and language. In a narrow sense, it refers to local or specific practice, beliefs or customs. The relation between language and culture Language expresses and embodies cultural reality. Language and culture are inextricably entwined. Language is an important way to transmit culture. Language is the carrier of culture which in turn is the content of language. 语言和文化密不可分. 语言是文化的一部分，文化又无时无刻影响着语言. 语言是文化的载体，又是文化的写照 . 语言文字当中，处处都打有文化的烙印，语言活动过程中，时时可觅见文化的踪迹. Culture 1. Language as a reflection of the society 2008年度中国主流媒体十大流行语榜单及解读 综合类十大流行语 　　北京奥运、金融危机、志愿者、汶川大地震、神七、三聚氰胺、改革开放30周年、降息、扩大内需、粮食安全? 　　 metrosexual= metropolis + sexual Metrosexual Meet the metrosexual Hes well dressed, narcissistic and obsessed with butts. But dont call him gay. By Mark Simpson /story/ent/feature/2002/07/22/metrosexual/ A ladult is single, assured, solvent and secure in his new-found masculinity. Aged between 25 and thirty something, the Ladult works moderately hard at middle management. ... He spends a lot on gadgets and DVDs, and enjoys poker, online gambling and even fly fishing. He irons his own shirts and can cook simple meals. [Observer, 1 Jan