中西方请客文化.ppt

Treat cultural differences between Chinese and Western Occidental will go Dutch while having a meal in the restaurant. But Chinese don’t go Dutch. Chinese will pay the bill and check out generously. Occidental don’t often entertain guests; but Chinese often invite friend to dinner. Why exists such a difference? Because of the East and West culture and custom are different on the surface. we will analyze this question concretely. First of all, food systems between China and Occident are different. Chinese put into practice Gather Dining System; Everybody can share the delicious food of all over the table when eating Chinese food. Occidentals put into practice Individual Dining System. They just eat the food in one’s own plate, it is unable to share the food. Second, it is only simple “Have a meal!” that Occidental entertain guests. It is not purpose that Chinese entertain guests, but it is the means. In Americans’ idea, “Have a meal” definition is to add fuel to the body for keeping health and normal life activity. Thus resist the attack of disease. That is to say, there is no any additional value. Occidental advocate individualism and independence is strong. So Occidental express that respect for each other’s independence through the way go Dutch. In the Chinese idea, “Have a meal” not only is for maintaining the health of the body, but also is a kind of life enjoyment, even is the means to promote friendship between the friends. After enjoying the sumptuous delicious food, you are glad, I am glad too, everybody is glad. The friendship between the friends has been strengthened in this kind of atmosphere. Chinese are a nation liking treat very much Generally speaking, one party who propose treat will pay the bill in China. But purposes are different. For example you help me to do a thing, I will invite you to dinner in order to express thankfulness to you, certainly, I will pay the bill. 组员：黄漫诗 胡秋灵 陈家敏 王阳 刘丹苗 陈周兰 * *