social_interaction新.pptVIP

Relationships Between parents and children Between lovers Between friends Between colleagues Between client(客户) and proprietor(业主) ways of showing politeness in different countries VisitingAmerica VS China Too modest? A Taste for tea Most British people enjoy tea so much, because they think sharing tea together makes the gathering more convivial.(气氛欢快友好的） Not for all the tea in china Not my cup of tea A storm in a teacup someone’s cup of tea 1.Under no circumstance 2.Not what like or what I am suited for 3.Making a fuss about something unimportant 4.Something people love * Social interaction Customs vary from country to country. In order to make sure you dont unintentionally offend someone, its important to make sure you know the cultural standards and expectations. Social Gatherings Social gatherings are quite informal in the US. Parties are opportunities for people to gather, converse, and relax. As a result, the host-guest relationship, which is quite formal in many cultures, is very informal. Your host wants you to feel at home. You may be greeted at the door with Make yourself at home . This means you may have to serve yourself. Invitations Invitations are usually informal and often oral, but tell the time and place : Will you come over Tuesday evening at 8:00 ? Informal Ones “Come and see me sometime!” Are these Invitations ? If speakers don’t give specific time or place for the get-together, and don’t inquire whether the other party would like to accept it, then those statements are just expressions of goodwill rather than genuine invitations. proper response: Thank you. I’d love to very much. embarrassing response: When… Where… Please call me in advance! Can I drop in anytime? P159 How to Write an Invitation purpose of the occasion the names of the host and/or hostess time date address RSVP/ Regrets Only inf. followed by phone number inviting Ordinary invitation etiquette Business invitation etiquette Common idioms of etiquette Beha