Bridging Cultural Gaps Gracefully 怎样避免文化差异.ppt

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * George suggested that they arrange a meeting. Mr. Li replied in fairly good English, “That would be interesting.” “When can we met?” asked George. “Ah. This week is very busy,” replied Mr. Li. “It sure is,” said George, “How about 10 o’clock tomorrow? Meet you here.” “Tomorrow at 10 o’clock?” asked Mr. Li thoughtfully. “Right,” said George, “I’ll see you then?” “Hmm, yes, why don’t you come by tomorrow,” was the reply. The next day at 10 o’clock he went to Mr. Li’s company’s exhibit only to find that Mr. Li had some important business and was not able to meet with George. He called back later in the day and was told that Mr. Li was not available. Explanation Westerners often think the best way to communicate is for everyone to speak directly. Once all the information has been shared, a decision can be made. They pay attention to words, rather than context. But people from a high context culture often communicate indirectly. Whom would you like to make friends with, American or British people? Chinese American British hospitable Adventurous conservative modest creative gentlemanlike intelligent straightforward reserved Hard-working Open-minded humorous shy independent mild Self-confident emotional reliable Warm-hearted imaginative sincere generous romantic serious Body Language is heavily culture loaded Chinese American to show anger or impatience normal, acceptable to denote respect insulting to show impatience or anger immodest irrelevant practice to show sympathy encouragement Stamp the foot Clap for oneself Give a gift with 2 hands Pat adult on the head Where there’s a will there’s a way. At sixes and sevens. Strike while the iron is hot. More haste, less speed. Out of sight, out of mind. All good things must come to an end. Great minds think alike. 有志者事竟成 乱七八糟。 趁热打铁。 欲速则不达。 眼不见，心不烦。 6. 没有不散的宴席。 7. 英雄所见略同。 Culture Bridges Wet behind the ear Stick together through thick and thin. Sheep