(Conversational Ballgames课堂补充资料)cultural differenc.ppt

Let’s talk aboutCultural DifferencesCultural Differences Situation 1 – an appointment How to Manage the Following  Situations?Situation 2 – home visitSituation 3 – to a partySituation 4 – being invited to dinnerSituation 5 – an interview Situation 1: Dr. Tom McDivern from NY is practicing medicine in a rural area in Saudi Arabia. His opening day was booked fully a week ago. But half an hour passed, neitherof his first two patients arrived. Why?Why?Why?Why? Americans tend to be _________. To the Arabians, _________ ________________ is acceptable. punctualhalf an houror 40 minutes late Situation 2: On your way home, it occurred to you that your American friend Mary had invited you to visit her when you were free. Then you dropped in on her house. But when you knocked at the door … In China, it’s OKto visit friendswithout callingahead of time.While in the U.S.,it’s impolite to doso.Mary felt surprised. Why? What is the polite way in the U.S.?Calling ahead of time. Situation 3: Your American friend invited you to her party tonight at 7:30. When are you supposed to get there? Why?A. Before 7:00, to help her to prepare.B. 5’－10’ late, not to be the first guest.C. After 8:00, I’m the VIP.D. 5’－10’ earlier, it’s a polite way to show my respect for her. In the U.S., people tend to be _____________. In China, close friends tend to arrive _______________，or _______________.5’－10’ late (B)before 7:00 (A) 5’－10’ earlier (D) Situation 4: Your American friend invited you to her house for dinner at 6:30. When are you supposed to get there?A. Right on time. B. Be fashionably late.C. Half an hour late. D. About 5’－10’ earlier.The AmericansThe Chinese Before you go, it’s always best to 1. ________________2. ________________ 3. ________________When you go to a party, you’d be ______________.When you go to somebody’s house for dinner, you’d be _________, i.e. not to be ______,