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3. Ask your friends and/or family members to list ten of the most important characteristics of American culture. Compile these lists to identify the most commonly mentioned American cultural patterns. Compare your list with all the patterns discussed in the chapter and try to identify similarities and differences.
• 特别忠告: 介绍客人要介绍客观事实，不要 主观评论。要注重身份，不要着眼外貌
Case 2 An American is sick and his Chinese colleague expresses his concern.
C-Chinese; A- American C: You look pale. What's the matter? A: I'm feeling sick. A cold, maybe. C: Go and see the doctor. Drink more water.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to introduce to you a new teacher from the USA., Miss Ann Brown. She is a doctor of American Literature with experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language.”
• What seems to be the problem or which words are not proper in the sentence?
• “pretty” and “good” 文化差异: 介绍应该突出背介绍人的身份、学
历、职务等，而不应该是外貌和抽象的评 论
Modified sentence
文化差异：美国人比较看中个人的独立性。 受人照顾往往被视为弱者。
特别忠告：对病人表示关心，不必尽提建议。
Proper response:
I'm sorry to hear that (you've got a bad cold). I hope you'll be all right very soon. Take extra care of yourself. That's too bad. What's the matter?
Action
American Value
源自文库
Brush teeth
Personal odors are offensive in American culture
Put on jeans and T- Comfort and informality are acceptable
shirt
in educational settings
The Essential of British & American Cultures
Lecture 1 On Culture
Warming-up Culture Clash
Case 1: A Head of a Chinese Senior High School introduces a new American teacher to his other Chinese faculty members
特别忠告：有心约会要主动约时间地点
Proper words for invitation
I'd like to make an appointment with you. When will you be free (available)?
Let's get together some time next week. What date do you suggest?
Chinese Value
ACTIVITIES
2. In a small group, conduct a mock business meeting at which half the members are from a high-context culture and the other half from a low-context culture.
How about coming to my place for dinner this Saturday?
ACTIVITIES
1. Describe a typical day from morning to night in terms of the cultural values that govern your actions.
Case 3
Chinese: “ Please drop by or have chat when you have time ” (有空来坐坐)
American: ? 文化差异：美国同事对“有空来坐坐”这句
话只当作虚礼客套，不当作正式邀请。无 事打电话闲聊也是美国人视为打乱别人私 人时间和活动安排的不礼貌行为。
➢ “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to introduce to you a very pretty girl, Miss Brown. She is a very good teacher from the USA.”
The American teacher is embarrassed by the introduction. Why?
Did you take any pills? Chinese medicine works wonderful. Would you like to try? Put on more clothes. Have a good rest. A: You are not my mother, are you?
• 特别忠告: 介绍客人要介绍客观事实，不要 主观评论。要注重身份，不要着眼外貌
Case 2 An American is sick and his Chinese colleague expresses his concern.
C-Chinese; A- American C: You look pale. What's the matter? A: I'm feeling sick. A cold, maybe. C: Go and see the doctor. Drink more water.
“Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to introduce to you a new teacher from the USA., Miss Ann Brown. She is a doctor of American Literature with experience of teaching English as a Foreign Language.”
• What seems to be the problem or which words are not proper in the sentence?
• “pretty” and “good” 文化差异: 介绍应该突出背介绍人的身份、学
历、职务等，而不应该是外貌和抽象的评 论
Modified sentence
文化差异：美国人比较看中个人的独立性。 受人照顾往往被视为弱者。
特别忠告：对病人表示关心，不必尽提建议。
Proper response:
I'm sorry to hear that (you've got a bad cold). I hope you'll be all right very soon. Take extra care of yourself. That's too bad. What's the matter?
Action
American Value
源自文库
Brush teeth
Personal odors are offensive in American culture
Put on jeans and T- Comfort and informality are acceptable
shirt
in educational settings
The Essential of British & American Cultures
Lecture 1 On Culture
Warming-up Culture Clash
Case 1: A Head of a Chinese Senior High School introduces a new American teacher to his other Chinese faculty members
特别忠告：有心约会要主动约时间地点
Proper words for invitation
I'd like to make an appointment with you. When will you be free (available)?
Let's get together some time next week. What date do you suggest?
Chinese Value
ACTIVITIES
2. In a small group, conduct a mock business meeting at which half the members are from a high-context culture and the other half from a low-context culture.
How about coming to my place for dinner this Saturday?
ACTIVITIES
1. Describe a typical day from morning to night in terms of the cultural values that govern your actions.
Case 3
Chinese: “ Please drop by or have chat when you have time ” (有空来坐坐)
American: ? 文化差异：美国同事对“有空来坐坐”这句
话只当作虚礼客套，不当作正式邀请。无 事打电话闲聊也是美国人视为打乱别人私 人时间和活动安排的不礼貌行为。
➢ “Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted to introduce to you a very pretty girl, Miss Brown. She is a very good teacher from the USA.”
The American teacher is embarrassed by the introduction. Why?
Did you take any pills? Chinese medicine works wonderful. Would you like to try? Put on more clothes. Have a good rest. A: You are not my mother, are you?