西方禮儀文化PPT課件

1、About the course:Objectives: Get to know more about the ways to get along with foreigners. Get to know more about the foreign cultures. Get to cultivate your personal accomplishment. Get to know how to behave appropriately in certain situations.第1頁/共42頁Requirements to the students Adequate attendanc

2、e to the class Enough effort to search materials related to the text Effective cooperation to do with the designed tasks Active participation in the classroom activities Reading of the textbook outside the class Awareness to strengthen language skills Enlargement of general cultural knowledge of for

3、eign countries. 第2頁/共42頁About the assessment 10% for attendance 10% for assigned work in the class 80% for written paper at the end of the term第3頁/共42頁BrainstormingWhat may get into your minds when it comes to etiquette?What do you think may be included into etiquette?第4頁/共42頁1. What is etiquette?Th

4、e practices and forms prescribed by social convention or by authority. 由社會習俗或權威所規(guī)定的常規(guī)或慣例A sort of supplement to the law, which enables society to protect itself against offences which the law cannot touch.Brief Introduction to Etiquette第5頁/共42頁EtiquetteThe informal rules of society reflect the histo

5、ric, cultural and religious preferences of a society beyond the formal legal applications, applied by the individual with other individuals.Brief Introduction to Etiquette第6頁/共42頁2. Why does etiquette need to exist? What are the functions of etiquette? To facilitate the interaction between people. T

6、o show respect to people around you. To remove many chances for misunderstandings. To make life simpler and more pleasant. .Brief Introduction to Etiquette第7頁/共42頁 There is no reason why you should be bored when you can be otherwise. But if you find yourself sitting in the hedgerow（灌木籬墻） with nothin

7、g but weeds, there is no reason for shutting your eyes and seeing nothing, instead of finding what beauty you may in the weeds. Emily Post第8頁/共42頁不學禮，無以立。 孔子If you do not learn the rules of Propriety, your character cannot be established. Confucius 第9頁/共42頁What is etiquette for?第10頁/共42頁3. How did e

8、tiquette come into being?Brief Introduction to Etiquette第11頁/共42頁第12頁/共42頁第13頁/共42頁originated in the French royal court during the 1600-1700s. deal with a serious problem.dissuade their unwanted behavior by posting signs called etiquets which warned them to Keep off the Grass .issue an official decr

9、ee that no one could go beyond the bounds of the signs. the name etiquette was given to a ticket for court functions that included rules regarding where to stand and what to do.King Louis XIV Brief Introduction to Etiquette第14頁/共42頁The nobles who lived at court did not work, and so they developed el

10、aborate social customs mostly to avoid becoming bored. The nobles drew up a list of proper social behavior and called it etiquette. This code of behavior soon spread to other European courts and eventually was adopted by the upper classes throughout the Western world. from WikipediaBrief Introductio

11、n to Etiquette第15頁/共42頁It goes without saying that etiquette is heavily dependent on culture; what is excellent etiquette in one society may be a shock in another. Etiquette evolves within culture. Etiquette can vary widely between different cultures and nations. Could you please give some examples

12、to illustrate how different cultures greatly influence the etiquette of a country?4. Whats the relationship between etiquette and culture第16頁/共42頁Lets move on to something more specific.第17頁/共42頁What rules do we need to follow in our daily personal communication?Unit 1 The Etiquette of Daily Persona

13、l Communication第18頁/共42頁What rules do we need to observe when we greet the foreigners?第19頁/共42頁The Etiquette of Daily Personal Communication第20頁/共42頁1. Daily GreetingsGreetings a handshake, a bow, a kiss on the cheek, a hug, a pat on the back and even a nod When meeting someonerise if you are seated

14、.smile and extend your hand.repeat the other persons name in your greeting. A good handshake is importantit should be firm and held for three-four seconds. In todays business world it is not necessary to wait for a female to initiate the handshake. Females & males should both be ready to initiat

15、e the handshake.第21頁/共42頁2. Introduction In informal situations, introductions can be made by simply saying: “This is (name).” “Hi” or “Hello” is often held as a response in this informal situation. When introducing someone, give some brief appropriate information about that person. Sometimes at a m

16、eeting or gathering it is all right to introduce oneself to others present.第22頁/共42頁3. Hands-shaking Hands-shaking is a widely adopted practice which comes from European countries. There are different forms of hands-shaking between persons of the same sex, between different sexes, between two person

17、s of different ranks Offering a firm handshake which lasts for 3-5 seconds upon greeting and leaving is proper in business or other formal occasions.第23頁/共42頁4. Invitations Invitations may be in the form of a telephone call, a printed card, or a written note. The choice of form may depend on the siz

18、e and for reality of the event and the time available for preparing it. 第24頁/共42頁Formal invitation: given in advance, three or more weeks before the occasion either hand-written or typed on double sheets of quality paper to show the dignity of the occasion. Standard and fixed patterns are often used

19、 If a married person is invited, his or her spouse should also be included in a formal invitation in most cases. When a family with young children is invited, if the inviter intends to invite all the children, all the childrens first names should be listed on the invitation, instead of “and family”.

20、 Otherwise, “adults only” is written on the invitation. It is important to reply as soon as possible to any invitation by telephone or by mail. 4. Invitations第25頁/共42頁Sample invitation letter 1 Dr. and Mrs. Richard Wilbur request the pleasure of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Strands company at dinner on Thursda

21、y, July the twenty-second at eight oclock 200 Forest Avenue第26頁/共42頁Sample invitation letter 2 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Strand accept with pleasureMr. and Mrs. Richard Wilburskind invitation to dinneron Thursday, July the twenty-secondat eight oclock第27頁/共42頁Sample invitation letter 3 Mr. and Mark Strand r

22、egret that previous engagement prevents their accepting Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wilburs kind invitation to dinner on Thursday, July the twenty-second 第28頁/共42頁第29頁/共42頁PracticeSuppose you are going to get married and send an invitation to your old classmates to invite him or her to take part in your we

23、dding ceremony.4. Invitations第30頁/共42頁5. Paying a Visit make an appointment in advance Be punctual (but not too early) bring some gifts, such as a bunch of flower for the hostess, a box of choc or candy, a bottle of wine Keep good eye contact during social conversations shows interest, sincerity and

24、 confidence keep a moderate space It is not proper to stay in others house for a long period of time Before leaving any house, you must find your hostess and thank her. 第31頁/共42頁6. Expressing thanks Find the host or hostess to say thank-you after your visit. Write a thank-you note for a gift, a favo

25、r, or some other hospitality. Your friend from UK sends you a birthday gift. Write a thank-you letter to her/him to express your appreciation. 第32頁/共42頁7. Giving and receiving Gifts Occasions calling for giving and receiving gift: bridal shower, wedding, baby shower, birthday, house warming party, v

26、isiting ones home, visiting a patient, funeral and so on. It is not considered polite for a male to give too expensive or too personal a gift Open the gift at the presence of the giver, saying words like “thank you!” “I really appreciate it” “its so pretty” to show you gratitude and appreciation to

27、the giver. If the gift is food, unwrap it and share it with the people at present. 第33頁/共42頁8. Making a phone call Choose the appropriate time to call. Courtesy is as important as when having a face-to-face talk Suppose you have some questions to ask a teacher and you call him/her. Role-play a phone

28、 call with your partners.第34頁/共42頁9. Gentlemanlike Manners Many etiquettes are expected to be performed toward women by men. Nowadays, most men still continue to perform the conventional courtesies, yet both parties dont attach the same importance to it as before. 第35頁/共42頁Tips originates in England

29、. It means “ to insure prompt service”. The occasions to pay:Hotels: doorman, porter, food deliverer, room service menRestaurants: waiters, music players, cleanersBeauty saloon or hairdressing shops Taxi driving Theater and opera: waiters at the checkroomTraveling: guide and driverHow much to pay: A

30、ccording to the percentage 10%-20%According to the ratio: different countries, different ratio10. Tipping第36頁/共42頁Compare western etiquettes of daily personal communication with our Chinese practice. Make a list of some differences.Further thinking第37頁/共42頁Exercises One There are some English idioms

31、 used to describe the daily communication, please match the idioms from 1) to 6) with the meaning s form A to F respectively.第38頁/共42頁 A. You will be influenced by the people with whom you stay gradually. B. When you are in a new place, you should follow the local peoples practice. C. Youd better avoid making a mistake, even it is a minor one. D. One may plan a thing carefully but there are many other factors beyond his control contribute to the success