Differences in etiquette between West and china

姓名：李娜 班级：地信S151 学号201571255

Etiquette is the basis of civilized society, It is the most direct and comprehensive expression of social civilization , It is our letter of introduction to others to communicate, With the advance of reform and opening , cross-border communication is Increasing day by day, Since China and the West has a large difference in etiquette, There will produce a variety of problems that caused by different cultural backgrounds and lifestyles, How can we avoid these barriers?we need to learn the difference between china and Western etiquette (排比和设问式，引出了解中西方文化差异的重要性)

There is a well-known story that make a joke due to not understand the differences between Chinese and Western cultures , Li hong zhang has been invited to attend a dinner by Bismarck, due to Lack knowledge of Western etiquette, he drinked a bowl of water that was used to wash hand, Bismarck did not understand China's actual situation at that time, In order not to make Li hongzhang feel embarrassed, he also drained the hand-washing water .Seeing this, the other officials can only say nothing but laughed Secretly. From this history we can understand the importance of knowing the differences between Chinese and Western etiquette. (引用俾斯麦邀请李鸿章赴宴的笑话，引出了解中西方文化差异的重要性)

Differences in etiquette between West and china mainly manifested in the follows:

First: Different inbackgrounds

West created a splendid civilization in human history. The productivity it created exceed all the productive created by past generations ,westen person believe they will achieve whatever they dreamed .This is the spirit of the West. Oriental culture love collective and community spirit，people have a strong ideas of

dependence,However,The westen love independence and individual freedom,

Second:Differences in Communication Language

The western etiquette emphasize practical expression of frank, candid，The Chinese people do everything must give way to others ,Seemed humble and subtle.Embodied in the following areas:

(1) Daily greeting

When daily greeting ,the Chinese people mostly use "have you eat?" "Where are you going?" and so on, This reflects the intimacy between people, But for Westerners, this greeting will make them feel abruptly, awkward, even uncomfortable, In the West, the daily greeting just say "hello" or by time points, say "good morning", "good afternoon," "good evening." and so on.

(2)Title

In China, generally only familiar with each other or close people can call each other names directly ,but in the West, not so. In the West, when people meet they like call each other‘s names, which can express friendly to others.In the west ,At home, you can call directly to your father and mother's name, All male elders can be called "uncle", All female elders can be called "Auntie" .This is not possible in our China, we must make it clear about generational, otherwise it will be considered not polite.

(3) Farewell

In china when say farewell to patients ，people always say "drink plenty of water," "put on more clothes," "Breakfast of rest" and the like, then, to show care to the patient.But westerners will never say "drink plenty of water" such kind of word, because such kind of word would be considered indiscreet remarks, they would say, "Take care," or "I wish you a speedy recovery," and so on.

(4) Praise

Faced with others praise, chinese people often said ashamed, and I still need a long way such words, In order to express their modesty,

However,when westerners face a sincere compliment or praise of others,they often use“ thank you ”to accept each other's good intentions.

Third:Differences in table manners

Chinese people have a long saying called "Food is as big as sky"（引用民语“民以食为天来论述吃饭对中国人的重要性”）, shows the importance of dietary in the eyes of chinese people,Chinese food focusing on color, smell and taste, even more than the focus on nutrition.Western diet take more attention on nutrition and absorption, is a scientific concept of diet,besides,there are many differences in restaurant atmosphere and table manners.

(1) restaurant atmosphere

Chinese people like funny eating, a lot of people get together to eat and drink 、talking and laughing.Everyone get together to create a lively and warm eating atmosphere. Westerners like elegant and quiet eating environment, They believe that when we at the table we must pay attention to our manners (通过对比手法论述吃饭氛围差异)

(2) table manners

In china, It has been take left as the statue, at dinner time, very important guests will arrange attendance on the left, others turn arrangements, While in the West it has been take right as the statue, at dinner time, men and women sit intervals.

Fourth:Differences in dress etiquette

The difference in dress etiquette mainly reflect on different represent clothing,Westerners focus on the identity,They take the clothes as a symbol, and China attaches great charm.In china the most representative dress is tunic, Western representative dress is suit

From the above we can understand the importance of difference between china and Western etiquette,(总结式，照应开头论述了解不同国家礼仪的重要性)Let’s work together in order to a better future communication.

第二篇：大一英语期末演讲稿

My college life

How time flies! It has been one and a half year since I came to City College of Science and Technology. Chongqing University. In thoesetimes, many things have happened. I also meet a lot of friends here.

One and a half year is not too long for life. But it has changed me a lot. For example, from the day I was born to the day I went to school, I had never left home alone for a long time and do everything by myself.

How to deal with my roommates and classmates?These questions were all difficult for me to work out at that time. Today I can get on well with them and do everything in life calmly. But all these changes were not easy for me. Sometimes I feel lonely, angry and also homesick. But fortunately I meet a lot of good friends. They helped me spend these sad days. I find words can’t express my sincere thanks to them. When they need help, I will do everything I can to help those who helped me before.

I'llhaveanother three and a halfyearsincollege,which I will treasure with my friends. I believe everything in college will be my great memory in my life for ever!

付秋阳

20113192

建筑学05班

20xx年12月24日