中西人际关交际模式比较.pptVIP

function of contract(low context) meaning in the words careful attention to details, make sure no unfavorable provisons hidden in the legal language once signed, binding on both parties whatever happens not taking situational factors into consideration the end of negotiation, commitment for both parties to Chinese, beginning of a new stage of relationship, contract is only words, relationships really matters * . 3 Differences in Communication Patterns and Styles 1) style China Indirect/flexible/implicit/non-assertive/non-confrontational/formal/non-argumentative/ambiguous West Direct/explicit/assertive/confrontational/informal/ humorous/agumentative/exaggerative/self-exposure/precise * . 2) attitude to communication China Negative attitude to talktivenessand argument West Positive attitude to talktivenessand argument 3) Discourse China emphasis on outcome/result; fewer cohesive;over-general,poetic, less informative West emphasis on process/how/process of solving problems emphasis on the use of cohesion;more specific * . Interpersonal Relationships Family Question: What types of families do you know? What does family mean to you? * . 1. Nuclear family--two generations 2. Live-in couples--heterosexual or homosexual with or without child, unmarried but have a binding relationship 3. Dink family--married, dual income, no kids 4. Single-parent family--the parent (married, unmarried, widowed,divorced)lives with his or her biological or adopted child * . 5. Extended family ---three or more generations 6. Blended family --two adults and their children(adopted or ...) * . In China, concept of family: more concrete, including --the meaning filial duty (children owe to their parents) --the meaning responsibility (parents owe to their children) In West, concept of family: more abstract, including --psychological qualities like love and togetherness --more independence of each family member * . SummaryDifference in terms of interpersonal relationship orientati