Co Conversational Ballgames

Page 107 A. 1. TennisB. Bowling B. 1. Western-style conversations involve an exchange of ideas. 2. If one person introduces a topic, the next person is expected to respond, but agreement is not required. 3. Japanese-style conversations are structured. 4. Speakers wait their turn, when someone speaks depends on his or her relationship to the other speakers in the conversation.

Page 108 WesternJapanese speak at willwait turn which depends when they want on social position Interruptions okay listen quietly as each speaks Joining in is okay Everyone replies to Each speaker begins with everyone elsethe same point People might arguePeople don’t argue or or attack the other’s respond to what the other has said. viewpoint. People carry on long conversations People do not carry on long conversations during meals.

WB 109 A. 1. The lines will never intersect. 2. He or she might be asked to speak more loudly. 3. It is difficult to learn a foreign language without consulting a dictionary for word meaning. 4. I would provide details. B. 1. F: If something is explained thoroughly, no more information is needed. 2. F: The roads will never intersect if they are parallel. C. 1. B 2. A

Notes In western conversations, we finish what we are saying and expect the other people to comment on, expand or disagree with our statements. In eastern conversations each person speaks in turn, just as players take turns in games. Japanese do not engage in long conversations at dinner. Western people talk while others are eating, and eat while others are talking..

More Notes In western conversations, we finish what we are saying and expect the other people to comment on, expand or disagree with our statements. In eastern conversations each person speaks in turn, just as players take turns in games. Japanese do not engage in long conversations at dinner. Western people talk while others are eating, and eat while others are talking.

Simiarities Both cultures agree that it is rude to talk with your mouth full.