1. Understanding each other
Module 6 Unit 3
Understanding each other

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

3. In Thailand

4. In South America

5. In the Middle East

6. In the Netherlands(荷兰）

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

8. Cultural differences

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

10. 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

11. 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?

12. 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

13. 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.

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

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

16. 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

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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. 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

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

24. 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.

25. 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?

26. 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.

27. Thank you !