同济大学跨文化交流PPT culture and language

888 666 999 A kind of “ lucky and good wishes ”
8
8 is the homophonic with “发”
6
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satisfactory and gratification 4 4 is the homophonic of “death” How about the westerners ?
In English society
Hi Hello
(expressions with apology)I am afraid I must be off , I have to …
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Addresses
Both English and Chinese people have two kinds of personal names --- a family name and a given name . But the order and the use of these names in the two languages are somewhat different.
耶稣基督死在星期五，
而13是不吉利的数字。 两者的结合令人相信当 天会发生不幸的事情。 星期五和数字13都代表 着坏运气，两个不幸的 个体最后结合成超级不 幸的一天。所以，不管 哪个月的十三日又恰逢 星期五就叫“黑色星期 五”。
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Conclusion
In a word , both the Chinese cultures and the western cultures have many things of their own. Text A foreign language learner should set up a right attitude toward different culture . Text For example , to be open-minded to them . Prejudice should be avoided. Text Only when we know the difference of culture between Chinese and western , can we use the language more properly and naturally to communicate with the foreigners.
Difference
For example : a red
battle means a bloody battle
Red
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Numbers(In China)
Chinese people are sensitive and particular about something connected with number . Such as choosing the number of lucky day , telephone number , license number for 8 6 or 9 which are considered lucky numbers.
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Numbers(In western society)
13 They avoid 13 in particular , The number viewed as taboo , and has the saying of “ Black Friday” Black Friday
Greeting
Where are you going to do ? Have you eaten yet?
Parting
(short and quickly) You are busy , so I will be off and don’t interfere with you
In China
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Culture And Language
-------Differences between China and English society
周子恬 101059 CE 12
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Introduction
Language is closely related to culture .Language express and embodies cultural reality . If we are in different countries ,we must know their cultures . Thus , we can use the language freely.
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Cultural Differences in Communication
1 2
3 4
Greeting Addresses Colors
Numbers
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Greeting
Greeting is important part in daily life . The purpose of greeting is to establish or keep the social contact. But because of cultural differences between Chinese and English , the manner of greeting and parting are different .
(not directly)Dr. XXX
3.In formal situation
先生 女士 老师
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Colors
Chinese Regard “Red” as “Happiness” For example : chinese traditional paper-cut 喜喜 Westerners Associate Red with blood and death
China
English society At the end.
(directly)use name instead of Dr. XXX Mister Misses Miss Dr.
1 . Put their family name
2.The elder’s name
In the first place .
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