中美文化差异英文版ppt

nullnullThe cultural differences between Chinese and AmericanFirstFirst Dining tools --Chinese use chopsticks and Americans use fork and knife. Secondwww.1ppt.comSecondPersonal space try to avoid physical Contact while you Are speaking in USA thirdthird the number ForthForth Diet Culture Where everyone has their own plate of food? Where the dishes are placed on the table and everybody shares ? FifthFifthline up matterWho want to get service first ?null If you are in China, it is not rare to see that a crowd of people throng in the supermarket, trying to get service first. People in China do line up, the scholar said in a humorous tone, but they prefer to line up at a horizontal way. In contrast, in western countries, say, in Australia, people always line up, no matter in a big bank or a small grocery store. And they take it for granted. Lining up has long since become part of their life that they scarcely doubt it or g row impatient while doing it. SixthSixth China A Culture of Self- restraint Ambiguous of joy and sorrow Equivocal expression of “Yes/No”. Weak Personality Priority of harmony with others American A Culture of self-expression Clear expression of Joy and sorrow Unequivocal expression of “Yes/No” Strong Personality Priority of self-interestSeventhSeventh Game concept: Mutual trust-oriented business: business is based on trusting relationship among people rather than the rules of game Game concept: Business is a game in pursuit of profits under the rules of laws and contracts.EighthEighthRock Dance R&b Blue Chinked- out Lyric MusicVSNinthNinthThey can be found in many aspects of daily communication, including addressing, greeting and parting,compliments, apologies, thanks, etc. etiquettes greeting greetingIn English, people often employ the following expressions to greet each other “Good morning/evening/afternoon. “Fine day, isn’t it? ” “How is everything going?”. While in Chinese, we always say “Have you eaten yet?” “ What are you going to do?” “Where have you been?”etc. to show our consideration. Westerners treat them as real question. PartingPartingParting may be divided into two steps. Before the final prating, there is usual a leave-taking. Western and Chinese cultures have diverse ways to deal with leave-takings. nullWestern people believe that being willing to visit and converse with someone is to have respect for him, but because of some other arrangements, they often say that “Well, it’s been nice to see you again. I do enjoy our talk and the lovely dinner, but I must be going soon”. “ Thank you very much for asking me over. I hope we’ll be able to get together again before long…” Consolidation in a wider range of common acquaintances also occurs, in expressions such as “Say hello to Jack for me” or “Remember me to John”.nullIn Chinese society Such expressions include “你挺忙的，我就不多打扰了。” “你一定累了，早点休息吧，我要告辞了。”, etc. With these words, they may stand up from their seats. Chinese leave-taking is very short and quick. Western people think it so abrupt that they have not prepare for it. While moving to the door, Chinese employ expressions of apology like“对不起没，打扰了。”“对不起，占用你不少时间。” It should be noted that these expressions employed by Chinese guests to show concern for theirhosts.TenthTenthHandsome Steady MatureLeadernull THANK U !