中西文化差异英语对话.docx

T : Hi yangxue ,I heard that you are going to studying abroad ,it ‘s a new experience ,which can bring you opportunity to discover fascinating things and a feeling of freedom. Y : Oh !yeah ,in spite of this advantages, however there are also some challenges I will encounter. Culture shock will be the first one. T: yeah, I have watched several movies about western lifestyles and cultures, and really find an immense difference. Y: Yeah, the difference is almost everywhere. As far as the table culture, there is no doubt it is a tradition to use chopsticks for Chinese. But people in America prefer to forks and knives. T： The different tools are based on different food they like. Fried food and fast food are Americans’ favorite while Chinese people choose noodles, pancakes and rice. Y: Yes, besides, have you noticed that when we have meals with our families or good friends, we usually get some delicious food for each other to show our care. But the western style of eating seems to be more hygienic. Nobody uses his own fork to get food for others. T：Yeah, quite so. This is only table manners. I also know that greeting is different. In China, when I meet you in the street, I may greet you by saying “Have you eaten yet” And what will be your reflect Y: Oh, I will feel normal. Pretty normal greeting words. T：But if you greet a foreigner with these words. They will believe that you want to invite him to a meal. Y: Really Too interesting. T：So it’s easy to lead to misunderstanding because of different cultures. Of course, the situations are more serious if you greet someone in western countries by saying “What are you going to do” “Where have you been” etc. Because they think you have infringed their privacy. Thus，you can imagine their greetings, they usually greet each other “Good morning/evening/afternoon. “Fine day, isn’t it ” Y: But don’t you feel these are too formulaic or unnecessary T：Yes, but that’s only our thinking. Y: Just now, you referred to personal affairs ,