ewtI beg your pardon?
I am not clear on what you said.
swing是什么意思I am afraid I don’t understand you. Would you mind saying it again?
properlyI am sorry I don’t follow you.
Could you repeat that?mid autumn festival
I didn’t get it.
You’ll improve your understanding and the speaker will be happy to make his point again.ratman
Chapter 3: Speak out
Expressing opinions is one example of culture difference between east and west. Westerner express their opinions freely. They feel that it is natural for people to have different ideas and don’t mind hearing views that differ from their own. You may express fr
ankly what you think or feel. Of cour, you shouldn’t be rude in your manner or speech. Statements such as “You are wrong”, “You are mistaken”, “You don’t know”, etc aren’t exactly bad. But it is preferable to soften your tone. You might say, “I don’t think you are right”, “I am afraid you are mistaken”, or “You don’t em to understand”.
Chapter 4: Time flies
Many people value their time more than anything el in the world. Once time is gone, it can never be replaced. This makes time more valuable than money. Time is precious. Nobody can afford to waste time. Once time has gone by, it will never return. You can never turn the clock back. Time pass very quickly. People say time flies. Time and tide wait for no man. We should therefore make the best u of our time. If you can manage your time well, you will have a successful life. Try using all of your spare time to practice English crazily. Even a few minutes practice while waiting for the bus can be valuable learning time.
Chapter 5: Informal Calls
thewantedSome friends are just like family. There is no need to make formal arrangements for a visit. Except for the very clo friends and relatives, making unexpected calls should be avoided as much as possible. The unexpected guest is welcomed, but whether that welcome is sincere or given out of kindness is another matter. Practically everyone has his own plans as to how to spend his time, and it is often perplexing, if not annoying, to be obliged to change one’s plans by unexpected visitors. When someone invites you to drop by anytime, they really mean to call first to make sure the time is convenient!
Chapter 6: Be Polite
Good manners are so important in today’s society. A little effort towards being polite to everyone you meet can have great rewards. Of cour there are other reasons for being polite as well. Everyone should be polite. Polite people show good manners. Moreover, they are popular. On the other hand, rude people are looked down upon. Rudeness shows poor education. Therefore, why not be polite? A simple “Plea”, “Thank you” or “You are welcome” can make a big difference. If someone says dirty words all the time, it
salshows that something is wrong with his mouth. You’d better persuade him to watch his mouth.
Chapter 7: Table manners
There are many differences in table manners in different cultures. It is really worth your time to learn about how to behave while eating in other countries. Now your table manners will show your international qualifications. Don’t make nois with your mouth. Clo your mouth when eating. People make mouth nois becau they eat without closing their mouths. When you drink your soup, don’t sip it but swallow it all in one mouth full. Don’t talk when your mouth full. If someone talks to you, wait until your mouth is empty before answering.
Chapter 8: Restaurants dos and don’t
What is considered polite in one country is sometimes considered rude in another. In other words, sometimes you should slurp and sometimes you shouldn’t. Learning about c
ulture differences while you learn English is the fastest way to broaden your knowledge of the world and become more successful. When eating, the Japane and some Chine are in the habit of slurping their food. By doing so, they show their host how much they like the food. Westerners find eating soup this way most unpleasant. They also consider picking one’s teeth and putting on makeup at the table no- nos. And when it comes to tipping, they just leave some money on the table. The amount is up to you, but it’s usually 15 to 20 percent of the check.
Chapter 15: The Urgent Need of English in China
