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1、1讨论问题讨论问题 Case 1 Li Lan had an American friend Susan. They usually had lunch together and Li Lan often asked Susan for advice on problems she faced adjusting to American society. Susan gave Li Lan a lot of advice and helped her to improve her English. Once Li Lan needed urgently a big sum of money t
2、o pay her tuition fee. Since she has no other friends in the States, she turned to Susan for help and promised that she would return the money soon. To Li Lans great disappointment, this time Susan didnt seem happy to lend the money to her. Though Li Lan returned the money as she promised, they didn
3、t get along well from then on. Questions: (1) What are the differences in what American and Chinese young people expect from their friends? (2) What kind of advice would you give to hath of them so that they could get to know each other?Case 2 Xiao LI and Xiao Wang were colleagues. Xiao LI gave a lo
4、t of help to Xiao Wang financially and socially. Recently Xiao LI would get married. But he forgot inviting Xiao Wang attend his wedding. Later Xiao Wang got information about Xiao LI wedding and sent RMB 500 Yuan to Xiao LI. Case3 Can you use Confucianism to explain why Chinese people both have fan
5、 and chai in one meal?Case 4 In 1997, a Danish woman left her 14-month-old baby girl in a stroller outside a Manhattan restaurant while she was inside. Other diners at the restaurant became concerned and called New York City Police. The woman was charged with endangering a child and was jailed for t
6、wo nights. Her child was placed in foster care. The woman and the Danish consulate explained that leaving children unattended outside cages is common in Denmark. Pictures were wired to the police showing numerous strollers parked outside cafes while parents were eating inside. 2Case 5 Assume that gl
7、obal warming is a fact, and, as a result, assume that summers in the United States average 43 (109). It would be logical to make adjustments: Rather than air condition building all day, you might close schools and businesses in the afternoons to conserve energy. Such adjustments would make sense. Wh
8、y then do some people attribute sensible midday siestas in hot climates to laziness?Case 6 In India, there are elaborate rules about how closely members of each caste may approach other castes, and Arabs of the same sex do stand much closer than North Americans. North Americans in an elevator mainta
9、in personal space if the physical space permits it. An Arab entering an elevator may stand right next to another person and be touching even though no one else is in the elevator.Case 7 In Thailand and Laos, it is rude for a stranger or acquaintance to touch a child on the top of the head because th
10、e head is regarded as the home of the spirit or soul. It is believed that a childs spirit or soul is not strong enough to be touched and has tendency to become ill if patted.Case 8 A British tourist is visiting a Chinese family. The Chinese hostess introduces herself and her husband to the guest Chi
11、nese hostess said, “Welcome to my home. My name is Cai Hong, and this is my husband.” British tourist answered, “Thank you, Mrs. Cai. Its a pleasure to meet you, Mrs.Cai. Im Lucy Taylor.” Chinese hostess said, “Have a seat, Madam Lucy.” Can you identify the mistaken use of names and titles in the ab
12、ove case?Case 9 A and B are married. One-day A bumps into an old friend who is visiting the area. The friend invites A and B out to dinner. A accepts for the pair of them. Returning home A tells B, who gets upset, B asks why A did not discuss this with B before accepting. This makes A angry, as A do
13、es not feel it necessary to discuss this beforehand. Please comment: A is more 3likely to be_. Why?Case 10 A and B are married. They are both lawyers. At social gatherings, A is always ready to tell of As success, dropping names and boasting of cases won. B is reticent about Bs success. Sometimes A
14、points out to others Bs successes, but this may upset B. B feels that people would not like B if B boasts; B would rather prefer they learn indirectly from others how successful B is. Comment: A is most likely to be a_. Why?Case 11 Rose invited Li Hong to her home one day. While they were having cof
15、fee, Rose showed Li Hong a few pictures of her families in a photo album. Li Hong casually turned to other pages after that. Rose stopped her and said, “Id rather you not look at other pictures.” Li Hong was embarrassed, and apologized, “Im sorry.” Please explain the reason why Rose was angry. Case
16、12 Now study the following statements and think how you would respond to each of them (1) Lets get together soon. (2) I havent seen you for a long time. You must come round for dinner sometime (3) It is good seeing you. I will invite you to tea later.Case 13 Chinese students can not make good use of the following phrases which are comprised of only simple words, such as read between the lines,hold water
