跨文化交际课件 unit4.pptVIP

Activity 1 : Inviting; Generally speaking for any meal taking place in the evening, ranging from those given at someone’s home through to dining out together or attending formal banquets, both husband and wife will be included. 一般来说，请客都是吃晚饭，形式很多种，家庭邀请，或是一起去外面吃饭，抑或参加正式的宴会。而且，被邀请的都是夫妻双方。; This is not expected in the case of mid-day meals, probably because couples often work in different places and some jobs involve taking a ‘working lunch’ with clients or colleagues. 吃午饭时，被邀请的一般不会是夫妻双方，因为夫妻双方大部分不是在同一个地方工作，并且，有些工作会提供工作餐，可以和同事同僚们共享。; In China, it is quite common for only the husband or wife to be invited to a meal, either in work units or between friends, and neither husband or wife will feel offended if one of them is not invited. 在中国，被邀请的只是夫妻中的一方，不论他们是否在同一个工作单位，而且，夫妻双方不会因为某一方未被邀请而感到有所冒犯。 ;Activity 2 : Footing the bill;1.Cultural custom;Dining out with friends;1.go Dutch ; Activity 3 : Gifts Giving Varies Among Different Cultures ;;Remember : ● Generally, the recipient may graciously refuse the present when first offered. ● If the recipient did not open your gift, it does not mean that he or she is not interested in it. ● You had better make your gift selected from a local store.; Chinese New Year Money may be given in a red envelope. It is usually even amount, using an even number of new bills. ; ;;Be sure to avoid: ◆ Giving clocks as gifts ◆ Colors such as white or black ◆ Number four ◆ Sharp objects such as knives, letter openers, or scissors ◆ Giving gifts in odd numbers ◆ Do not brag about your gift in front of the recipient. ◆ A fine writing pen would be a good gift, unless it has red ink. ;America ; Small gifts such as pens, business diaries, and mementos with company logos are usually sufficient. ; Gifts are normally opened when received. ; When visiting the home, it is normally appropriate to present a gift to the hostess.  ;A gift can be something small but elaborate for