跨文化交际Unit 4(大二英语).pptVIP

Unit 4 Verbal Communication— Pragmatic Level In today’s class, we will… look at cultural differences on pragmatic level Addressing Compliments and Compliment Responses Apologizing discuss on how these superficial behaviors are related to the cultural assumptions of the speakers I. Addressing A: Teacher Liu, could you come over to our party this Saturday? A: Manager Smith, could I schedule your presentation on our new design for Friday morning? A: Uncle policeman, could you tell me the way to the railway station? A. Surnames and Given names Why different in name order? Chinese :surname + given name British: given name + surname B. Addressing family members,  relatives and acquaintances Compare these two expressions: a. 林黛玉的母亲是贾宝玉的姑母，贾宝玉的母亲是林黛玉的舅母，又是薛宝钗的姨母。 b. Three cousins of the French Presidents were also to receive diamonds. Why do kin terms are extensively used by Chinese? Politeness to others Respect to others Hierarchy C. The Use of Titles In Chinese : 宋局长，高经理，刘老师 ，杨博士 In English: Mr. ,Mrs., Miss, Ms, Dr., Judge, Governor, Mayor, President D. The ways of getting the attention of a stranger In Chinese: 同志？，师傅，大哥，叔叔，阿姨，奶奶 … In English: Excuse me, Pardon me The root of these differences lies in… Hierarchy Formality Equality II. Compliments and Compliment  Responses Case 1: An American Woman compliments the Chinese woman’s lovely dress American woman: It’s exquisite. The colors are so beautiful. Chinese woman: Oh, it’s just an ordinary dress I bought in China. Case 2: An American friend introduces Mr. Chen to his other friends. The American: Let me introduce Mr. Chen, an outstanding physicist and one of the nicest people I know. Mr. Chen: Should I blush, or should I say that he doesn’t really mean it? Differences Between Chinese and English Compliments Who and what to comp