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1、What is Culture?,Culture is the full range of learned human behavior patterns.,Culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, law, morals, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society.” -the pioneer English Anthropologist Edward B. Tylor,
2、文 化,文化是一个非常广泛的概念，给它下一个严格和精确的定义是一件非常困难的事情。不少哲学家、 社会学家、 人类学家、历史学家和语言学家一直努力，试图从各自学科的角度来界定文化的概念。然而，迄今为止仍没有获得一个公认的、令人满意的定义。据统计，有关 “文化” 的各种不同的定义至少有二百多种。笼统地说，文化是一种社会现象，是人们长期创造形成的产物。同时又是一种历史现象，是社会历史的积淀物。确切地说，文化是指一个国家或民族的历史、地理、风土人情、传统习俗、生活方式、文学艺术、行为规范、思维方式、价值观念等。,What is Culture?,It is constantly changing an
3、d easily lost because it exists only in our minds. Our written languages, governments, buildings, and other man-made things are merely the products of culture.,Non-human culture?,This orangutan mother isusing a specially preparedstick to fish out food froma crevice. She learned thisskill and is now
4、teaching itto her child who is hangingon her shoulder and intently watching.,WESTERN WEDDING,Before the Wedding,Propose to a Lady,Though many conventions exist, no rules define the proper method of proposing marriage to a lady. The best proposal feels intimate, romantic, special and unique. Typicall
5、y, an appropriate proposal reflects the nature of your relationship and the tastes of your girlfriend. Spend time considering the type of proposal your girlfriend would prefer before popping the question.,A Perfect Proposal,The Engagement Ring Timing (Make sure that you ask her when the time is righ
6、t.Make it a special time for both of you.),Be creative.,Surprise her and make the proposal special. Choose a memorable place, song, or occasion that you shared together, such as where you first met or where you had your first kiss. Set a romantic tone with flowers, candles and champagne. Most import
7、antly, keep it simple because the proposal story will be told over and over.,When the time is right, express your love and devotion. If you desire, read her a poem, or remind her of a special moment in your relationship.,Drop to one knee, and present the ring box to your girlfriend. Open the box and
8、 ask, “Will you marry me?”,Engagement Party,With email, telephones, and far fewer social formalities to follow, the news these days is usually out before the bride-to-be has had time to realize she has said yes. But that doesnt mean your engagement should not be celebrated, or even formally announce
9、d, with a party.,Timing of the Engagement Party It is nice if the engagement party comes soon after the engagement, while the news is still fresh.,Guests at the Engagement Party The traditional rules of etiquette suggest that guests invited to the engagement party should also be invited to the weddi
10、ng; however, the guest list will likely be shorter. Often the idea is to make this a more intimate event than the wedding itself.,Gifts at an Engagement Party Even though gifts are not customary at an engagement party, some guests will inevitably arrive bearing them.,Public Announcements,After you h
11、ave become engaged and have the ring on your finger, the news will travel far just by word of mouth. An engagement announcement in your hometown is the next step. If your fianc lives in another town, submit an announcement to that newspaper as well.,Invitations,Invitations,Send out invitations six t
12、o ten weeks before the party, particularly if the bride is hoping certain family or friends who will have to travel can make it.,Invitation Wording,Standard Wording: Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Myers request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Anne Catherine to Theodore Joseph
13、Johnson at the Newport Beach Club Saturday, the Seventeenth of June Eight oclock in the evening,Invitation Wording,When the bride and groom are paying for the wedding themselves, the wording should be read: You are cordially invited to celebrate the wedding of Anne Catherine Myers and Theodore Josep
14、h Johnson at the Newport Beach Club Saturday, the Seventeenth of June Eight oclock in the evening,OR Together with their parents, Anne Catherine Myers and Theodore Joseph Johnson request the honor of your presence at their wedding at the Newport Beach Club Saturday, the Seventeenth of June Eight ocl
15、ock in the evening,Wedding Gift Registries,Registering for wedding gifts has become very popular with todays bride and groom. A registry is a great convenience for the couple and the guests. It certainly reduces the change of receiving multiple crystal bowls and gives the guest an idea of the couple
16、s taste. Soit is a win-win for all concerned.,When you register for gifts, be sure to choose a range of gifts that will fit your guests budgets. If you are being married in a different city than where you live, register in stores in both locations for everyones convenience. Again lots of your guests will welcome gift guidance; however, others may prefer to choose their own special gift. Some of these gifts will turn out to be thing you never thought of that you will really tre
