U3 Reading Cultural differences

Look at the following pictures, then tell us what country the way of greeting is of.

Acting and description bowing hugging kissing Ways of greeting … touching noses shaking hands

Chinese/ American way

Arabian way

South American way

Dutch way

Thailand way

Japanese way

examples Part one: fast reading Who is Ma Li? 2. What countries are mentioned in the text? 3.What special occasions are talked about in the text? She is an exchange student in Japan. Brunei, the U.K., Korea and America are mentioned. examples An end-of-term ceremony, a wedding ceremony, wedding receptions, Bonfire Night are talked about in the text.

… Part two: reading strategy the use of examples to explain concept and ideas to support arguments to make story interesting. …

Example 1: an end-of-term ceremony Part three: detailed reading Example 1: an end-of-term ceremony who what happened reasons Brits Chinese It’s rude not to do that. To see how the person reacts. The teacher opened the present as soon as he received it. west We don’t open the gift right away. It’s rude to do that. east

Example 2: a Korean wedding ceremony True or False? 1.They have dishes made of a live hen and a rooster. They have a live hen and a rooster as part of the wedding ceremony. F The rooster 2. The hen is supposed to drive bad spirits away from the wedding ceremony. F 3. It is considered lucky if the hen lays an egg during the ceremony. T Chinese newlyweds 4. The newlyweds will make three kowtows (磕头) during the ceremony. F

Example 3: wedding receptions in Brunei Match the information. Men and women sit together, eating and drinking happily. 2.Men sit with the bridegroom, and women sit with the bride. 3.The host serves a variety of drinks, alcohol in particular. 4 They play loud drums for hours or even throughout the night. Brunei__________ China ___________ 2, 4 1, 3

Example 4 & 5 How do we point? In Brunei, a large number of foreigners find it hard to get used to _________. pointing to something with their first finger to avoid offence. B. removing their shoes before stepping into someone’s house. C. not drinking alcohol. D. bowing to others to show respect. How do we point? We point with our first finger /index finger.

Example 6: Bonfire Night What do Brits do on Bonfire Night? light have play cook and eat fireworks hot dogs and other food a party large fires outside Do Americans celebrate Bonfire Night,too? No, because they don’t have this festival.

Bonfire means ‘large outdoor fire’ Bonfire means ‘large outdoor fire’. On November 5th,1605, some Catholics plotted to kill King James by blowing up the house of parliament (国会). Soldiers discovered it and arrested them. King James ordered people to have a great bonfire in celebration of his survival.

Part four: Ma Li’s essay Thanks to the help of Peter and Waled, I have gathered much information about ___________________. For example, Westerns usually open the present as soon as they receive it to see the person’s ____________. Wedding customs also ________ greatly. At a Korean wedding ceremony, they have a _______ hen and a rooster to ___________ bad spirits. However, at wedding receptions in Brunei, men and women sit __________ and alcohol is ______________________. cultural differences reactions differ live drive away separately prohibited/ not permitted

Also, in Brunei, it is appropriate to use the________ to point Also, in Brunei, it is appropriate to use the________ to point. Pointing with your first finger may cause _________ . Although Americans and Brits speak the same language, their ________ are not always alike. The British ____________ Bon Fire Night on November 5th every year, ________ Americans don’t have this festival. thumb offence customs celebrate while

What are the benefits of learning about cultural differences? — to understand more about each other; — to communicate effectively; — to avoid misunderstanding and embarrassment; …

Part five: Broaden your horizons Pair work: which is right? 1. Indians nod their heads to disagree / agree. 2. Egyptians wear yellow / blue clothes at funerals. 3. Japanese like the numbers 5,7,9 / 2,6,8 . 4. Men are / aren’t allowed to shake hands with women in Thailand. 5. Arabians use their left / right hand to pass things to others.

6. Brits drive on the left / right side of the road. 7. Westerns consider dragons lovely / evil. 8. Brits believe walking under a ladder will bring good / bad luck. 9. The bat is considered as a sign of luck / evil in China. 10.Americans advocate individualism / collectivism (集体主义).

cultural misunderstanding Culture is a certain nation or a group’s stable way of living in a certain area over a long history. cultural shock troubles caused by cultural misunderstanding

Part six: Critical thinking

Part six: Critical thinking What should Xu Datong do to get his son back? 2. What attitudes should we take towards other cultures? 3. What’s the English saying that best describes what we should do when living in foreign countries? Communication is the best way to remove misunderstanding. A. respect B. tolerate D. appreciate C. look down upon E. hate F. understand G. reject

Absolutely do as the Romans do? 3. What’s the English saying that best describes what we should do when living in foreign countries? When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Absolutely do as the Romans do?

preserve our culture

a colorful world = a salad bowl abandon preserve √ promote √ X

Homework Write a report entitled “Cultural differences” . Please explain the importance of understanding cultural differences and the right attitudes towards it with interesting examples. (about 150 words.)

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