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场景40:跨文化问候与礼仪 — Cultural Greetings and Etiquette
生词预习
| 单词 | 音标 | 词性 | 释义 |
|---|---|---|---|
| greeting | /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/ | n. | 问候 |
| bow | /baʊ/ | v./n. | 鞠躬 |
| handshake | /ˈhændʃeɪk/ | n. | 握手 |
| hug | /hʌɡ/ | v./n. | 拥抱 |
| cheek | /tʃiːk/ | n. | 脸颊 |
| eye contact | /aɪ ˈkɒntækt/ | phrase | 眼神交流 |
| personal space | /ˈpɜːsənl speɪs/ | phrase | 个人空间 |
| gesture | /ˈdʒestʃə(r)/ | n. | 手势 |
| polite | /pəˈlaɪt/ | adj. | 礼貌的 |
| etiquette | /ˈetɪkɪt/ | n. | 礼仪 |
| custom | /ˈkʌstəm/ | n. | 习俗 |
| taboo | /təˈbuː/ | n. | 禁忌 |
对话
A: We are meeting the Japanese client tomorrow. Should we bow or shake hands?
我们明天要见日本客户。我们应该鞠躬还是握手?
client→n.客户 | bow→v.鞠躬
B: In Japan, a slight bow is a common greeting. But many businesspeople also accept a handshake. A small bow plus a handshake usually works well.
在日本,微微鞠躬是常见的问候方式。但很多商务人士也接受握手。微微鞠躬加握手通常很合适。
greeting→n.问候 | handshake→n.握手 | businesspeople→n.商务人士
A: Should I avoid any gesture? For example, do people hug or kiss on the cheek in business settings?
我应该避免什么手势吗?比如,人们在商务场合会拥抱或亲脸颊吗?
gesture→n.手势 | hug→v./n.拥抱 | cheek→n.脸颊
B: No, in East Asia, physical contact is usually kept to a minimum. A bow or handshake is safest. Hugs and cheek kisses are more common in parts of Europe and Latin America.
不,在东亚,身体接触通常很少。鞠躬或握手最安全。拥抱和贴面礼在欧洲和拉美部分地区更常见。
physical contact→phrase 身体接触 | minimum→n.最少
A: What about eye contact? I've heard that some cultures avoid prolonged eye contact.
眼神交流呢?我听说有些文化避免长时间的眼神接触。
eye contact→phrase 眼神交流 | avoid→v.避免
B: That's right. In some Asian cultures, long eye contact can seem impolite. Keep it brief and friendly.
是的。在一些亚洲文化中,长时间的眼神接触可能显得不礼貌。保持简短友好即可。
impolite→adj.不礼貌的
A: And personal space? I tend to stand close when talking.
个人空间呢?我说话时习惯站得近。
personal space→phrase 个人空间 | tend to→phrase 倾向于
B: In Northern Europe and North America, people prefer more personal space. If your partner steps back, you should step back a little too. It's a matter of etiquette that varies from custom to custom.
在北欧和北美,人们喜欢更大的个人空间。如果对方后退,你也应该后退一点。这就是礼仪问题,不同习俗各有不同。
etiquette→n.礼仪 | custom→n.习俗
A: Should I bring a gift? I heard clocks are taboo in China.
我要带礼物吗?我听说在中国送钟是禁忌。
gift→n.礼物 | taboo→n.禁忌
B: Yes, avoid giving clocks because the word sounds like "funeral" in Chinese. A nice tea set or local snack is much safer.
是的,避免送钟,因为中文里谐音像"终"。一套好茶具或当地小吃会更安全。
funeral→n.葬礼 | tea set→phrase 茶具 | snack→n.小吃
A: Thanks. I'll also prepare some polite phrases in advance.
谢谢。我还会提前准备一些礼貌用语。
polite→adj.礼貌的 | in advance→phrase 提前
语法讲解
【语法57】礼貌请求与委婉表达
在跨文化交际中,过于直接的请求可能显得生硬。使用委婉结构能让语气更礼貌、更容易被接受。
| 结构 | 用法 | 例句 |
|---|---|---|
| Could you ...? | 比 Can you 更委婉 | Could you pass me the report? |
| Would you mind ...? | 介意做某事吗?(后接 doing) | Would you mind closing the door? |
| Do you think you could ...? | 非常客气 | Do you think you could help me with this? |
| I was wondering if ... | 用于正式或书面请求 | I was wondering if you could send the file. |
| Would it be possible to ...? | 询问可能性 | Would it be possible to change the meeting time? |
| I'm afraid ... | 委婉拒绝或表达负面信息 | I'm afraid I can't make it. |
注意: - Would you mind ... 后接动词-ing。 - 回答 Would you mind... 时,若表示“不介意”,用 No, not at all / Of course not;若“介意”,用 I'm afraid... 委婉拒绝。
造句练习
- 你能帮我打开那扇门吗?(Could you ...)
- 你介意把音乐关小一点吗?(Would you mind ...)
- 我想知道你是否能参加明天的会议。(I was wondering if ...)
- 能否把截止日期延后?(Would it be possible to ...)
- 恐怕我无法提前完成。(I'm afraid ...)
点击查看答案
1. Could you help me open that door?2. Would you mind turning down the music?
3. I was wondering if you could attend tomorrow's meeting.
4. Would it be possible to extend the deadline?
5. I'm afraid I can't finish it ahead of time.
词汇组句练习
根据中文意思,从词汇表中选择词汇组合成句子:
- 在日本,鞠躬是一种常见的问候方式。
- 握手在商务场合很常见。
- 在很多文化中,问候时进行眼神交流是礼貌的。
- 在不同的文化中,个人空间是一种礼仪问题。
- 在商务场合,送钟是一种禁忌。
点击查看答案
1. In Japan, a bow is a common greeting. 2. A handshake is common in business settings. 3. It is polite to make eye contact during a greeting in many cultures. 4. Personal space is a matter of etiquette that varies from custom to custom. 5. Giving clocks is a taboo in business settings.综合练习
用委婉请求补全对话
- A: ___ (你能把资料发给我吗?) B: Sure, I'll send it right away.
- A: ___ (你介意稍等一下吗?) B: No, not at all.
- A: ___ (能否把会议改到下午?) B: I'll check my schedule.
点击查看答案
1. Could you send me the materials?2. Would you mind waiting a moment?
3. Would it be possible to move the meeting to the afternoon?