English presentation--- Understanding Cultural Differences Camping Magazine, July, 2000 by Sandy Cameron Camping MagazineJuly, 2000Sandy Cameron Department of Information Management Yi Han

Outline of the presentation Outline (article) Thesis statement Topic sentences Supporting ideas Concluding sentences Summary Conclusion Feedback Reference

Writing Outline Communication differences meaning of a smile when to smile eye contact Language differences way of talking what to talk saying “no” Name and time recognition calling names punctuality About eating habits when to eat what to eat eating manners

Summary Learn other’s cultures to avoid misunderstandings. Be aware not to offend other’s cultures Respect other’s cultures

Conclusion We need to respect other people’s culture.

Feedback The opening: Did it attract your attention? Was it on the subjects? The organization: Were you able to follow easily? Did the presenter (writer) develop ideas smoothly? Use of support: Did the writer choose effective and clear examples? Were there enough of them? Were the speaker's examples logical and relevant?

Feedback Language: Was the language clear, easy to understand, at the level of the audience? Overall Presentation and writing: Did the presenter speak slowly and write clearly? Did he/she make eye contact and use nonverbal communication?

Reference References: 1. Beyond Translation - global training must consider cultural differences Training & Development, Dec, 2000 by Lionel Laroche, John Bing, Catherine Mercer Bing Training & DevelopmentDec, 2000Lionel LarocheJohn BingCatherine Mercer Bing 2. The Learning Experience Of Chinese Students In American Universities: A Cross-Cultural Perspective College Student Journal, March, 2001 by Guofang Wan College Student JournalMarch, 2001Guofang Wan 3. My culture, my self - cultural differences in Japan and the United States - Cover Story Science News, Oct 18, 1997 by Bruce Bower Science NewsOct 18, 1997Bruce Bower

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