跨文化交际实用教程unit熊萍萍.pptxVIP

会计学 1 跨文化交际实用教程unit熊萍萍 2 Objectives Learn the social functions of compliments and compliment responses Learn the differences between Chinese and English compliments /compliment resposes Learn the different expressions of gratitude and apology in English and Chinese 第1页/共65页 3 CONTENTS I. Warm-up cases II. Detailed Study: Social functions of compliments Compliments and compliment responses Differences between Chinese and English compliments Common response formulas of English and Chinese compliments Expressions of gratitude and apology in English and Chinese III. Case Study IV. Summary V. Assignments 第2页/共65页 4 Case 1. An Invitation to Dinner I. Warm-up cases Question : If you were the director and chosen to mediate this situation, what would you do to ensure not to offend either party? How would you explain Bart’s behavior to Manual? How would you explain Manual’s to Bart? 第3页/共65页 5 Case 2. The Cancellation of the Dinner Party Comment: 1.In New Zealand, a friend can openly provide constructive criticism. If Stan did not make such suggestions to a friend in his country, the friend would be angry that Stan did not help him when he had the chance. 2.In Philippines, a person cannot be a friend and a critic at the same time , or at least not in public. Stan should find some other way (acceptable to the Filipinos) to voice his comments. 第4页/共65页 6 Case 3 Why should they do like this? Comment: 1.The British people maintain their etiquette and social manners even when they are very excited. 2.The Filipino couple did not introduce their Filipino friend to him 3.The Filipinos were talking in their own native language. No doubt the British felt left out, which is unacceptable and rarely occurs on social occasions in Britain. 4.When immigrants meet in a foreign country, they tend to take no notice of their surroundings/people around, which is considered to be rude and requires attention. 第5页/共65页 7 II. Compliments Social functions of compliments B. Comp