《跨文化交际教程》课件chapter 6.pptVIP

Chapter SixBarriers in Intercultural Communication Our Natural Cultural Context We are like a fish in water. The Intercultural Context We become “a fish out of water”. “out of water”=out of context“Water” is my cultureOther water or air are “other cultural contexts”“I need my culture to feel comfortable!!” Case 1: One Chinese student named Li Ying was studying in America and was once invited to attend a friend’s party. He arrived there on time but he found many arrived late in casual clothes. The food was simple and there were few acquaintances. He just had a short conversation