M6U3 Reading I Cultural Differences

Long time no see! Have you had your meal? Nice to meet you!

Guessing Thailand South America and bowing hugging each other Where do they come from? Thailand South America putting their hands together and bowing hugging each other

Guessing The United States The Middle East shaking hands Where do they come from? The United States The Middle East shaking hands touching noses

kissing each other on one cheek and then the other Guessing Where do they come from? Japan The Netherlands kissing each other on one cheek and then the other bowing to each other

If we are not familiar with greetings from other countries, maybe we would feel e__________; we might be involved in a________ situations, even we may be m__________ by others . mbarrassed wkward isunderstood What causes these differences?

Cultural differences? interview Ma Li: an exchange student now in Japan interview

INTERVIEW Task 1 Skimming EXAMPLES Interviewer: _______ from China Interviewee: _______ from ______ _______ from ______ Topic: _________________ Ma Li Waled Brunei Peter the UK cultural differences EXAMPLES

Task 2 Scanning 1. Ways of greeting 2. 3. Religions (宗教) Spot the examples mentioned in the conversation. 1. Ways of greeting 2. 3. Religions (宗教) 4. Wedding ceremonies 5. Colors 6. Pointing gestures 7. Taking off shoes before entering a house 8. Bonfire Night Receiving presents

Receiving presents (line5-13) Task 3 Careful Reading Receiving presents (line5-13) 1 Example What will a westerner do when he receives a present? Why? He will open the present as soon as he receives it, because the westerners would like to see the person’s reactions. People in the West believe that it’s _____ and _____ not to open it. strange rude

Receiving presents (line5-13) Example Why do people react differently? Because the ways people show their feelings are different. Westerners don’t hide them while people in China tend to be reserved （含蓄的，保守的）.

Receiving presents Wedding ceremonies 6. Pointing gestures Examples mentioned in the conversation. Receiving presents 6. Pointing gestures 7. Taking off shoes before entering a house 8. Bonfire Night Wedding ceremonies

Task 3 Careful Reading in Korea in Brunei Example 2 Wedding ceremonies (L13-32) in Korea in Brunei

drive ensure very lucky Wedding ceremonies in Korea Example 2 be supposed to ______ bad spirits away; drive be thought to ______ good luck; ensure be considered to be __________. very lucky

bridegroom bride

in hopes of the marriage lasting forever desserts a fertile marriage two red dots never been married pine trees S Y M B O L I Z E in hopes of the marriage lasting forever desserts red beans be sweet to each other

in hopes of the marriage lasting forever desserts a fertile marriage two red dots never been married pine trees S Y M B O L I Z E in hopes of the marriage lasting forever desserts red beans be sweet to each other

at the wedding reception. T or F Wedding receptions in Brunei Example 2 In Brunei the bridegroom and the bride sit together at the wedding reception. F in separate areas at the wedding reception. 2. People can drink alcohol at the wedding reception. F not permitted 3. You wouldn’t get much sleep where a wedding reception was being held. T (play drums throughout the night)

Receiving presents Wedding ceremonies Examples mentioned in the conversation. Receiving presents 7. Taking off shoes before entering a house 8. Bonfire Night Wedding ceremonies Pointing gestures

Task 3 Careful Reading How should we point in Brunei? A. B. C. D. 3 Example Pointing gestures (L33-37) How should we point in Brunei? A. B. C. D.

Sharing time OK money right making a circle with one’s zero thumb and 3 Example Pointing gestures (L33-37) Sharing time gesture country meaning the USA the UK Japan Korea India France Thailand Brazil Germany OK money right making a circle with one’s thumb and first finger zero no problem offence

Receiving presents Wedding ceremonies Pointing gestures Examples mentioned in the conversation. 1. Ways of greeting 3. Eye contact 5. Colors 8. Bonfire Night Receiving presents Wedding ceremonies Pointing gestures Taking off shoes before entering a house

Task 3 Careful Reading taken off entering trouble/difficulty 4 Example shoes (line39- 41) we should get our shoes ______ ____ before ________ someone’s house, which is the same in most cities in China. Therefore, we have no _________________ getting __________________ to it while it is difficult for many foreigners. taken off entering trouble/difficulty accustomed/used

Receiving presents Wedding ceremonies Pointing gestures Examples mentioned in the conversation. 1. Ways of greeting 3. Eye contact 5. Colors Bonfire Night Receiving presents Wedding ceremonies Pointing gestures Taking off shoes

hot dogs and food cooked over the fire Task 3 Careful Reading 5 Example Bonfire Night (L46-52) Nov. 5th Date Events Typical food Popularity light large fires outside gather around hold a party set off fireworks hot dogs and food cooked over the fire In Britain popular In America unpopular

avoid rudeness tolerate/respect avoid offence/ misunderstanding Cultural differences Present (1)_________ In the west it’s (2)________ for a person to open the present (3)___________ receiving it, because people like to see the (4)__________ of the receiver. Wedding ceremony In Korea, a live hen and a rooster are used during the ceremony. A hen is considered (5)_______ and a rooster is believed to drive away bad (6)_________. In Brunei, men and women don’t sit (7)__________. Alcohol is (8)___________. People celebrate the wedding through drum playing. Other aspects In many countries, people use their first finger to point, which is considered a kind of (9)________ in Brunei. So people in Brunei use their thumb instead. Brits and Americans have different accents and (10) ________, although they speak the same language. polite avoid rudeness opening upon/on reaction lucky tolerate/respect spirits together prohibited avoid offence/ misunderstanding offence customs

Task 4 Pair Work Learning about cultural differences is a good way to discussion Benefits of learning about cultural differences: Learning about cultural differences is a good way to understand more about each other. communicate effectively and freely. strengthen relationships with others. avoid embarrassment, misunderstanding or offence. be polite and show respect for others broaden our horizons. know what is appropriate behavior. …

Retell cause offence open take off bad spirits/good luck November 5th light gather eat sit /throughout the night

Nowadays, cultural difference is becoming a hot topic, as more and more people are interested in it. Here I’ll give you some examples. In the west, it is rude… In Korea,… In Brunei,… In the UK,… If we know all these differences, we can...

If you had an opportunity to go abroad, Discussion If you had an opportunity to go abroad, how would you get information about the cultural differences? —Take a course or read a book on crosscultural communication. —Make friends with the local people and ask questions about social customs. ...

Respect, tolerate and understand cultural differences. Conclusion Respect, tolerate and understand cultural differences. When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

Homework 1 Read the passage 2 Finish the exercise on EW.