Understanding each other Module 6 Unit 3 Understanding each other

In China, how do we greet each other? Nod head Say hello Shake hands Smile various ways of greeting Phone Wave Bow Hug

In Thailand

In South America

In the Middle East

In the Netherlands(荷兰）

Why do people from different countries greet each other in different ways?

Cultural differences

Interviewees: Peter and Waled Peter UK China Ma li Waled Brunei

Step II While-reading Scanning Cultural differences Please find examples of cultural differences mentioned in the dialogue. opening present wedding Cultural differences festival pointing gesture taking shoes

In the west, when is it appropriate to open a present? Why? Detailed reading Topic 1: opening presents (line5-15) In the west, when is it appropriate to open a present? Why?

presents Why the UK the USA Open the present the moment he is given it. the UK the USA do the same to see the receiver’s reaction Why If not, strange, rude

Why do they react differently? Brain storming Why do they react differently? Because the ways people show their feelings are different. Westerners don’t hide them while people in China tend to be reserved.

Topic 2: wedding ceremonies What made Peter surprised at the wedding reception in Korea?

Considered to be very lucky In Korea (19-22) To _______ bad spirits ______ away drive To ______ luck ensure Considered to be very lucky

Wedding in Brunei (line23-32) Task Ⅰ The bridegroom and the bride should sit in __________ areas. People probably wouldn’t get much sleep if you _____ near ______ a wedding reception was being held, because they play _____ to celebrate the wedding for hours afterwards, sometimes even ________ the night. separate lived where drums throughout

√ √ × √ √ Task Ⅱ What is prohibited at wedding reception in Brunei? food soft drinks × √ √ coffee alcohol tea

Topic 3&4: Pointing gesture and taking shoes (line35-38) People in most countries point with their_____________. first finger however in Brunei They use cause ________ offense thumb

Fill in blanks with proper words: In Brunei, you have to ____ ______shoes before _________ someone's house, ______ many foreigners have trouble getting accustomed to. take off entering which

Topic 5: Bonfire Night Yes No Date Events Typical food Popularity Nov. 5th light a large fire gather around hold a party set off fireworks hot dog Yes In Britain In America No

More details What does Ma Li think about learning about cultural differences? 2.In Brunei, they think it’s funny watching new foreign teachers trying to ______ to pointing with _______ instead of first fingers. Learning about cultural differences is a good way to understand about each other. adjust thumbs

More details 3. Ma Li came to the chat room to______. A. make some new friends B. look for some native English teachers C. collect some information D. practice English 4. If you went to a wedding in____, you wouldn’t expect any alcohol. A. The USA B. the UK C. Italy D. Brunei C. collect some information D. Brunei

Further understanding present wedding shoes gesture festival USA UK Korea Brunei Why do we need to learn about other countries’ traditions?

Further understanding By learning different countries’ traditions, we can: ◆ know what is appropriate behavior. ◆ communicate more effectively. ◆ strengthen relationship with others. ◆ avoid embarrassment, misunderstanding or offence. ◆ understand others better.

Discussion Nowadays, western festivals such as Christmas and Valentine’s Day are gaining popularity in China. What do you think of the phenomenon? Should we celebrate foreign festivals?

Discussion In my opinion, the celebration of western holidays is a good way of learning western lifestyle, history, religion and other cultures, which helps to promote understanding and communication between Chinese and westerners. Besides, the celebration can also make our life more interesting. But we should also make great efforts to preserve and enrich our own traditional festivals.

Thank you !