跨文化交际Unit 4(大二英语)

Expressions of Apology
English expressions
Excuse me. / I’m sorry. / Pardon me. Sorry about that. / I apologize. I'm very/so/terribly/awfully/extremely sorry for that. I can’t tell you how sorry I am. I beg your pardon (for)… Please forgive me (for…). I must apologize for my rudeness/fault/mistake… I must make an apology for… May I offer you my profoundest apologies? May I offer you my sincerest apologies for…?
Chinese expressions
没关系。 不要紧。 没事。 我理解。 不是你的错。 不用道歉/自责。
Self-check List
Cultural Differences on the Pragmatic Level Addressing people Compliments and Compliment Responses Apologizing
Why do kin terms are extensively used by Chinese?
Politeness to others Respect to others Hierarchy
C. The Use of Titles
In Chinese : 宋局长，高经理，刘老师 ，杨博士
In English: Mr. ,Mrs., Miss, Ms,
Chinese
English
二哥 三叔 李嫂 张姐 刘大伯 老李, 李老 小王
……
百度文库
Susan Mary Aunt Jenny Uncle Tom …
Compare these two expressions: a. 林黛玉的母亲是贾宝玉的姑母，贾宝玉的母亲是林 黛玉的舅母，又是薛宝钗的姨母。 b. Three cousins of the French Presidents were also to receive diamonds.
Compliments
Chinese response
1.This is really a nice sweater.
2.You did a good job. 3. I like your scarf. It is
very pretty. 4.Your English is good.
English response
The root of these differences lies in…
Hierarchy & Formality
Equality
II. Compliments and Compliment Responses
Case 1: An American Woman compliments the Chinese woman’s lovely dress
Conversation 1 A: Why didn’t you take up the phone just now? B: I just came in. I was in the office downstairs. A: Sorry, I should have phoned your office first. Conversation 2 A: 你刚才怎么没接电话？ B: 我刚跑上楼，我刚才在下面的办公室里。 A: 我说你怎么会耽误这么长时间呢。
This was a great meal. 裙子很漂亮。
You look so nice today. 这房间真不错。
You did a good job.
你很用功，进步也很快。
I like your haircut.
你待人真好！
I love your glasses.
你该受到表扬。
I really enjoyed your class. 你真是学识渊博。
A: Uncle policeman, could you tell me the way to the railway station?
A. Surnames and Given names
Chinese
English
Formal Relationship Surname +Title
/Situation
The American: Let me introduce Mr. Chen, an outstanding physicist and one of the nicest people I know.
Mr. Chen: Should I blush, or should I say that he doesn’t really mean it?
Dr., Judge, Governor, Mayor, President
D. The ways of getting the attention of a stranger
In Chinese: 同志？，师傅，大哥，叔叔，阿姨，奶奶 …
In English: Excuse me, Pardon me
American woman: It’s exquisite. The colors are so beautiful.
Chinese woman: Oh, it’s just an ordinary dress I bought in China.
Case 2: An American friend introduces Mr. Chen to his other friends.
Addressing Compliments and Compliment Responses Apologizing
discuss on how these superficial behaviors are related to the cultural assumptions of the speakers
I. Addressing
A: Teacher Liu, could you come over to our party this Saturday?
A: Manager Smith, could I schedule your presentation on our new design for Friday morning?
Translation:
A Chinese hostess, if she is complimented for her cooking skill, is likely to say,
---随便弄几个菜，不好吃。
1) Oh， it is nothing. I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.
“Thank you for correcting my paper. I’m sorry to have wasted so much of your time. ”
English expressions
It doesn’t matter at all. Never mind. No harm done. Forget it. Please don’t worry. I quite understand. It’s not your fault. It’s nothing. There is no reason to apologize. It’s really not necessary.
[Case 2] Jennifer had a quarrel with her husband. Her daughter witnessed all.
Jennifer: I am really sorry for all this.
此种情景若发生在一个中国家庭？……
[Case 3] The boss is late for the meeting for ten minutes. Everyone is waiting. Finally, the boss shows up.
Chinese expressions
对不起。 不好意思。 请原谅（我的过失、 鲁莽、粗心……） 我道歉。 难以表达内心的歉意。 向你表示深深的歉意。
(At the end of a conversation) “Sorry, my English is not so good.”
(After the presentation) “Sorry, I didn’t do it very well.”
Unit 4
Verbal Communication— Pragmatic Level
address
declare
compliment
invite
request
In today’s class, we will…
look at cultural differences on pragmatic level
中：既然大家都到齐了，那我们开会吧！
英：I am sorry I am late. I was detained.
[Case 4] The father forgets to bring a gift for his little boy.
中：呀，你瞧爸爸这臭记性。明天保证把礼物给 你带回来。
英：I’m sorry, kid. I got so caught up in my thought that the gifts slipped my mind. I’ll get them for you next time.
2) Oh, I am so glad that you liked it. I cook it especially for you.
Compliments about…… Members of one’s family A woman’s appearance
The root of these differences lies in…
Title +Surname
Neutral Relationship Surname +Title
/Situation
Title +Surname Given Name
Close Relationship /Informal Situation
Given Name
Given Name
Why different in name order?
Differences Between Chinese and English Compliments
Who and what to compliment
How to compliment
How often to compliment
How to respond a compliment
English compliments Chinese compliments
MODESTY
Equality
III. Apologizing
When to apologize Who to apologize How to apologize and how to respond
[Case 1] A calls B, but B doesn’t answer the call immediately. Compare the following two conversations.
Chinese :surname + given name
Collectivism; Family values
British: given name + surname
Individualism
B. Addressing family members, relatives and acquaintances