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Compare visiting customs in Western culture and Chinese cultureGroup 5:翁慧敏 麦嘉祺 叶冠佟 潘韫宇

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The rapid expansion of worldwide transportation and communication results in a global village, where people from different cultures are coming into more contact with one another than ever before. Of course, these differences of visiting custom are in our daily life. It is necessary to enhance people’s intercultural awareness and sensitivity.

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So when it comes to visiting ,we ought to have a better understanding of the differences between Western culture and Chinese culture .

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Does everybody really know the differences of visiting customs in Western culture and Chinese culture ? So please follow our steps! We will introduce those differences from 4 parts!

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4 partsVisiting appointment During visiting Visiting topics Leave

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Visiting appointmentIf a visit is a business prefer to arrange the time in advance

accept the visitor to come straight to the pointIf a visit is socially depend on individual preferances

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In ChinaIf we want to make a reauest, we often make statement or command .

eg.

I'm coming to see you this afternoon.What she means is “Can I come and see you this afternoon" what she means is"I must stay at home this

a Chinese

afternoon?Just because she will come to see me ?"

an American

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What' moreWesterners are used to organizing and arranging their time.

So,if you wish to invite them to something important,you would better to give them advance notice(at least a week in advance).

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During visitingIn the West Would you like to take off your coat.

The Host

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If he/she says “yes” It's assumed that they will stay for long time

If he/she say“No” It's assumed that they are going to stay a minute.

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During visitingIn the West Would you like a cup of tea?

The Host

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If he/she says “yes” The host will give he/she a cup and expected to drink it all.After finish it,the host will offer them a second one. If he/she say“No” The host will not give them any

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When Chinese visit foreignersWhen the host offers a cup of tea or coffee The Chinese will refuse first.and want the host to offer more times before accepting While the American host will not ask more time if the visitor refuse first So,the Chinese visitor may think the American host is not so hospitable.

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When foreigners visit Chinese

If the Chinese visitor don't drink it all, it may offend the host.

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The topics during visiting America China

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