跨文化交际实用教程unit3课件.ppt

Unit 3 Objectives Learn the social functions of compliments and compliments and compliment responses Learn the differences between Chinese and English compliments Learn expressions of gratitude and apology in English and Chinese CONTENTS I. Warm-up cases II. Detailed Study: Compliments and compliment responses Social functions of compliments Differences between Chinese and English compliments Common response formulas of English and Chinese compliments Expressions of gratitude and apology in English and Chinese III. Case Study IV. Summary V. Assignments Case 1. An Invitation to Dinner Case 2. The Cancellation of the Dinner Party Case 3 Why should they do like this? Comment: 1.The British people maintain their etiquette and social manners even when they are very excited. 2.The Filipino couple did not introduce their Filipino friend to him 3.The Filipinos were talking in their own native language. No doubt the British felt left out, which is unacceptable and rarely occurs on social occasions in Britain. 4.When immigrants meet in a foreign country, they tend to take no notice of their surroundings/people around, which is considered to be rude and requires attention. Compliments and compliments responses Fishing for compliments “Growing flowers is my hobby, but I’m not much good at it” ------ “But these flowers are beautiful” “ I wish I could do as well!” Fishing for compliments “ I really know little about the subject.”----- “Well, I certainly don’t know anybody who knows more than you do!” Social functions of compliments Differences between Chinese and English Compliments W: It is common for a man to informally give a woman compliments on her looks or clothing C: It is taken as a kind of flirtation if a man compliments a woman ■ Chinese people compliment each other much less frequently than westerners do. ■ Chinese people try to draw a line between compliment and flattery ■ Chinese people interpret other’s positive complime