Language and culture-跨文化交际.docVIP

Language and Culture 1. Public sign As the world around us grows increasingly cosmopolitan by the day, bilingual signs have become a fundamental need in most places around the globe. And bilingual public signs are common in the public areas like stores, streets and scenic spots in China. No Bills 不准张贴 On Sale 削价出售 Staff Only 本处职工专用 No Smoking 禁止吸烟 Business Hours 营业时间 Lost and Found 失物招领处 Beware of Pickpocket 谨防扒手 Keep Away From Fire 切勿近火 Luggage Depository 行李存放处 Dogs Not Allowed 禁止携犬入内 But when we proof-read the bilingual signs in China, there are many ridiculous Chinglish which seriously