How to Communicate Effectively with Foreigners, 3: Cultural Differences and Challenges

Author: (Canada) Shuler, He Zhen
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Publish Date: 2006-12-01
Features: Different cultures have varying values and concepts. Even in terms of language expression and application, it is not possible to translate and transform them one-to-one between cultures. At the same time, under the influence of different cultures, people have formed different principles of behavior and preferences for what they like or dislike. For example, Chinese people and some overseas Chinese take pride in being descendants of the dragon. "Dragon and phoenix auspiciousness, wish for a dragon son" are blessings and ideals of auspiciousness and beauty in real life. However, in traditional Western culture, especially in those related to religious legends, dragons are often symbols of evil and are targets to be eliminated by knights. Of course, the image of the dragon in the West is gradually becoming neutralized, and more and more Westerners are beginning to like dragons. For example, the author Linda is very fascinated by various legends of Chinese dragons, including the five colors and nine postures of the dragon.