西方礼仪文化unit_8_The_Taboos_in_Western_Culture_and_Etiquette教材教学课件.pptVIP

Unit 8 The Taboos in Western Culture and Etiquette;Lead-in;1. What is Taboo;1. What is Taboo;In its current use in Tonga, the word tapu also means sacred or holy, often in the sense of being restricted or protected by custom or law. In the main island of the Kingdom of Tonga, where the greater portion of the population reside within the capital Nukualofa, the word is often appended to the end of Tonga, making the word Tongatapu, where local use it as Sacred South rather than forbidden south.;2. Taboos can include;restrictions on the use of offensive language. No taboo is known to be universal, but some (such as the cannibalism and incest taboos) occur in the majority of societies. Taboos may serve many functions, and often remain in effect after the original reason behind them has expired. ;When done as a parody or comedy, said or done by comedians, taboo topics and subject matter can induce comical reaction by the general public, without disgust or offense on what was said or mentioned about an emotionally charged issue described as mainly taboo in a given society.;Are there any taboo food in your hometown? What are they? Do you know the reasons for them to become taboo food? Work with your partners and make a list of taboo food you know in certain parts of the world.;Look at the following pictures. Are they taboo food ? For whom? Why?;Color is considered one of the most useful and powerful design tools we have. People respond to different colors in different ways, and these responses take place on a subconscious, emotional level. Can you list some colors and their symbolisms in different cultures?;Yellow is one of the colors that Han people mostly advocate. Yellow skin, Yellow River, Yellow Mountain, Yellow Dragon Ancient Chinese believe that yellow is the natural color that will never change. In the past, only emperor has a right to dress in yellow. It implies “wealth, rank, brilliance”. Attention Do you know what theses words mean “黄色故事，黄色电影，