中西文化差异 课堂展示 课件

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2、ll know that As we all know that there are many there are many differences between differences between western and western and Chinese,and I think Chinese,and I think the language is the the language is the biggest biggest diffenencediffenence. .When we meet When we meet somebody at the somebody at

3、the first time,we first time,we usually ask his usually ask his namename、age or the age or the paymentpayment,while ,while Americans think Americans think its imploite its imploite W We dont e dont say“thanks”all say“thanks”all the times the times especially especially saying it to our saying it to

4、our parents or parents or brother but brother but Americans speak Americans speak it frequently.it frequently.In China, when people meet In China, when people meet acquaintances or friends, acquaintances or friends, we always say ,“Have you we always say ,“Have you eaten yet?” What are you eaten yet

5、?” What are you going to do?”going to do?” In English, people often In English, people often employ the following employ the following expressions to greet each expressions to greet each other “Good other “Good morning/afternoon/evening. morning/afternoon/evening. “Fine day, isnt “Fine day, isnt it?

6、 ”How is everything it? ”How is everything going?”,etcgoing?”,etcThanks and ResponsesThanks and Responses In China,“Thank you” is not In China,“Thank you” is not frequently used between intimate frequently used between intimate friends and family members, friends and family members, because it may i

7、mply a certain because it may imply a certain distance between the addresser and distance between the addresser and the addressee.the addressee. But, “Thank you” is widely But, “Thank you” is widely used in English to show gratitude used in English to show gratitude in such cases as being invited, i

8、n such cases as being invited, helped, given a gift, etc.helped, given a gift, etc.The literature differences between western and ChineseThe literature differences between western and ChineseThe literature differences between western and ChineseImplicitImplicitRhymeRhymeShow tShow the he expressione

9、xpression of feelings of feelingsEnthusiasmEnthusiasmDirectDirectUnrestrainedUnrestrainedI Shall Not Care Sara Teasdale When I am dead and over me bright April Shakes out her rain-drenched hair, Though you should lean above me broken-hearted. I shall not care.I shall have peace, as leafy trees are p

10、eaceful. When rain bends down the bough; And I shall be more silent and cold-hearted. Than you are now.Language is the carrier of culture. Any language is a reflection Language is the carrier of culture. Any language is a reflection of a cultureof a culture，and has its profound cultural connotations

11、. Our and has its profound cultural connotations. Our fundamenta purpose is not to learn the language, but to master fundamenta purpose is not to learn the language, but to master the tools in cross-cultural communication.the tools in cross-cultural communication.Let us have a certain understanding of the western culture, which Let us have a certain understanding of the western culture, which can enhance cultural exchange and learning in the West, and can enhance cultural exchange and learning in the West, and promote the ethnic cultures to learn from each other, in