英语cultureshock.ppt

East meets west Everyday life of elderly East meets west Mood and weather East meets west Cultural perceptions：Germans vs. Chinese Each group picks one from the following differences , and talk about how you understand it: Independence Relationships Attitude Activity II: free talk The western society believes in individualism. Children moving out of the parents’ house after a certain age which is very common in western. Chinese culture has faith in collectivism, and fundamental connections with others. No individual can be truly independent in the east. The bond with the family precedes anything related to the self. INDEPENDENCE The relationship in eastern cultures are family centric. Couples need to pass through family approvals before taking the step forward. In the western civilization, the self is given preference over family. The decisions are made by the individual. RELATIONSHIPS The west can be thought of as detailed. They focus on the problem itself. Based on the pros and cons to analysis the problem. The east is known for its holistic view. They think the latter is to come to a well-rounded. All-inclusive solution will be applied across the table. ATTITUDE Austin Guidry As I get farther and farther away from the time I spent in China and getting closer and closer to the time when I will return, I can feel the hands of time slowly turning.... The memories are slowly fading - peoples names, the names of restaurants I visited, the dangers exaggerated, the loneliness and heartache being skipped over, the experiences becoming more and more Romantic. As I tell and retell my stories of eating strange foods, seeing unbelievable occurrences in daily life, and learning Chinese, I see the twinkle of interest in peoples eyes slowly fade with each passing day. … The major difference between Chinese and Western culture is that China is an oriental country, and its traditional culture is completely different from western heritage. Chinese culture is o