Learn to deal with Westerners

Author: Liu Yanbin
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Publish Date: 2001-06-01
Features: This book integrates the explanation of Western culture with the learning and application of language, aiming to provide learners with a reference when facing Western culture. It enables them to appropriately handle various behavioral norms in Western society and use language forms suitable for the specific time and place to promote effective and successful communication. The book sets up thirteen different cultural scenarios, each from multiple perspectives to explain various aspects of modern Western culture in detail. The content mainly includes common social activities, university life, business and academic social occasions, etc. Each unit is self-contained and can be used in any order without considering sequence. Within each unit, there are four parts: Cultural Insights: A summary of the cultural scenario and a detailed description of different aspects within the same scenario. Scenario Language: Includes common sentence patterns, sample dialogues, and focused sentence pattern learning and practice. Expert Advice: Offers personal opinions and recommendations based on experience. Case Studies: Lists real-life cases to showcase the essence of the collision between Chinese and Western cultures. The two authors of this book have experiences in both Chinese and Western cultures, allowing them to provide a vivid and detailed analysis of Chinese and Western cultures. This book immerses the contact with Western culture in the atmosphere of deep cultural exchange, guiding them to enhance their sensitivity to cultural differences and strive for harmony and integration in multiple cultural exchanges. It is hoped that this book can provide references for people from all walks of life who are working, studying, and living in the collision of Chinese and Western cultures. This book integrates the explanation of Western culture with the learning and application of language, aiming to provide learners with a reference when facing Western culture. It enables them to appropriately handle various behavioral norms in Western society and use language forms suitable for the specific time and place to promote effective and successful communication. The book sets up thirteen different cultural scenarios, each from multiple perspectives to explain various aspects of modern Western culture in detail.