跨文化交际实用教程unit 5 --new课件.ppt

Objectives Warm-up cases Cultural Differences in Nonverbal Communication A. Time language B. Space language C. Body language D. Paralanguage Summary Assignments Case 1 Personal Space Question: Why did that woman suddenly stop talking with Mark and turned to another man? Comment: This is a typical case of misunderstanding caused by different perceptions about body distance. In Denmark, people prefer intimate space which is between 20-30 centimeters while in Australia, the body distance of 40-50 centimeters is more acceptable. Obviously she felt somewhat threatened and lost her sense of comfort. Case 3 Left in the Cold Comment: This is a typical cultural clash between Chinese and Westerners. There is a great difference in the concept of appointment and its behavior pattern in different cultures. To Americans: An appointment is a confirmation to meet at a precise time. If it is scheduled, both parties should respect the appointment time. And it should not be interrupted by other things or people. They are good time-keepers. To Chinese: They view appointments in a more flexible manner and they are more casual about commitments. The Director should have tried to avoid any interruption since he made an ten o’clock appointment. What’s more, he was still talking with another teacher when K arrived on time and when their meeting finally began, it was interrupted again. No wonder K became frustrated and angry. Case 4 She Is Not Supposed to Be Wearing Trousers Comment: In Korea, a woman with social status will generally wear dress or skirt. Women wearing trousers are generally common citizens of low social status. The Korean interpreter assumed that the Chinese female college teachers held high social status and should therefore wear skirts. Case 7 A misunderstanding of Seating Culture Comment: One can control one’s verbal language to disguise himself consciously. But unconsciously his physical behavior can give him away. e.g. Putting one’s fe