them surnames, while the superior even first names .They demonstrate
or elders call the addressers their the sense of intimacy and the
names. Otherwise, the addresser conception of” Everyone is created
But, “Thank you” is widely used in English to show gratitude in such cases as being invited, helped, given a gift, etc.
4. Thanks and Responses
In China,“Thank you” is not frequently used between intimate friends and family members, because it may imply a certain distance between the addresser and the addressee.
Western and Chinese cultures have diverse ways to deal with leave-takings
Western people always try to make their leaving sound reluctant by finding some reasons and apologize for it to make the leaving acceptable for both parties. They often signal several times before leaving. Such as,
East&West
A Chinese hostess will apologize for giving you “Nothing”. She will say“I just made some dishes casually and they are not very tasty.”
An western hostess is likely to say,” Oh, I am so glad that you liked it. I cook it especially for you.”
we’ll be able to get together again before long…”
2.Addressing
In China, the surname comes first and then the given name.
While westerners names are written and spoken with the given name first and the family name last .
East&West
In east, chinese use “title
In west, Although they are different
+surname” to address their
in age and status, they can call the
superior or elders rather than call other directly, namely, their names,
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Contents
1.Greeting and Parting 2.Addressing pliments and Responses 4. Thanks and Responses 5. Asking Personal Affairs 6.Invitation
What can we see from it?
The Americans are “straight forwardness”, the Chinese take pride in “modesty”. In the response to compliments. Chinese are tend to efface themselves in words or refuse it, although they do feel comfortable about the compliments.
1.Greeting and Parting
In China, when people meet acquaintances or friends, we always say ,“Have you eaten yet?” What are you going to do?”
In English, people often employ the following expressions to greet each other “Good morning/afternoon/evening. “Fine day, isn’t it? ”How is everything going?”,etc
1.“I am afraid I must be off, I have to …” 2.“Well, it’s been nice to see you again. I do enjoy our
talk and the lovely dinner, but I must be going soon”. 3.“Thank you very much for asking me over. I hope
may be considered as ill mannered,
ill educated or rude.
equal”
pliments and Responses
For example, if a hostess is complimented for her cooking skill ,how will she response in west and china?