1.3 Classifications of Intercultural Communication数字时代的商务英语写作.pdf

Intercultural Communication 1.3 ClassificationsofIntercultural Communication. Hello,everyone!Welcomeyouback!In our last coursewe vetalked ’ abouttheconceptsofinterculturalcommunication.Todaywe regoingto ’ dealwiththeclassificationsofinterculturalcommunication. In its general sense: Intercultural communication occurs when a member of one culture produces a message to be understoodby amember ofanother culture. In its precise sense:Intercultural communication is a communication between people whose cultural perception and symbol system are distinct enough to alterthecommunication event. Etiquette is an ethical and socially acceptable behaviour regarding professional practice or action among the members of a profession in their dealings with each other. Good etiquette not only leaves good impression to others,but also makes communicationsfarmoreharmoniousthan expected. Taboo topics like age, money,religion and marriage are forbidden “ areas ” for westerners; some other topics are also unwelcome. For example,if a Chinese saystohisAmerican friend, You look abitpale. “ Haveyouhadagoodrest? or Youhaveacold.Put onmoreclothes. ” “ ” or Drink more water. and so on, his American friend may feel “ ” uncomfortable or even annoyed, because these words sound too protective. Usuallythereare 5formsofinterculturalcommunication: international communication, interracial communication, inter-ethnic communication inter-regionalcommunication andintraculturalcommunication Look atthese,canyou identifywhatkindofcommunicationisit? (1)If a Japanese Prime Minist