Word Bank culture shock know the difference respect polite study books do the same equal mutual understanding body language
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Reference: When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
References: China: In old times, bowing, and kowtowing; nowadays, waving,
shaking hands, nodding, smiling, hugging, etc. Thailand: In Thailand, people greet each other by putting their
hands together and bowing slightly. South America: In South America, you can expect to be hugged
when you meet someone.
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Middle East: In the Middle East, Arabs usually greet each other by touching noes, which is also called “Eskimo kissing”.
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Discussion 1: What kind of body ge do people usually use to greet each other in other countries?
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Word Bank put the palms together touch cheeks touch noses
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Reference:
Japan
In Japan , people bow to each other when they meet.
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Discussion 2: What should people from different countries or cultural backgrounds do when meeting for the first time?
In the Middle East, Arabs greet each other by touching noses.
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Reference:
U.S.A.
Word Bank
In the U.S.A. , people shake hands when meeting each other.
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Reference:
Holland
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When Dutch people meet, they kiss each other on one cheek and then the other. If you are a close friend or relative, then you get three kisses!
3. understand cultural background related to greeting
Contents
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Question 1: How do people greet each other in China?
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Reference:
Thailand
Word Bank
In Thailand, people greet each other by putting their hands together and bowing slightly.
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应用型大学英语口语教程
Unit One Greeting
复旦大学出版社 主编 贺春英
Objectives
Students will be able to:
1. master skills of pronunciation
2. improve abilities of making dialogues and presentations
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Summary: Summarize the main differences of ways of greeting in different countries or areas, and fill them in the table on page3.
Reference:
South America
Word Bank
In South America, you can expect to be hugged when you meet someone.
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Reference:
Middle East
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References:
In old times, such as the Qing Dynasty, people of low social status usually bowed or even kowtowed to greet rich people and officials. They also did the same to greet their parents or teachers. Nowadays people are equal, so when they meet each other, they usually say just hello, wave, smile, exchange a nod , hug or shake hands. Sometimes lovers will greet each other with a hug or kiss.