Unit Two Culture Shock
Ⅰ .Fill in blanks
a. In a formal western meal, you
’ re offered a cond helping but you have already had enough. You should
say “ ______ ”That. was delicious but I ’ ve already had plenty, thanks.
b. Taboos are words, expressions, etc. that are considered as being ______ or ______. unpleasant, disgusting
c. ______ is a culture that scores high on individualism. Individual culture
d. Social distance refers to the degree of ______ or ______ between two cultures. similarity, dissimilarity
e. Becau of their ______, individualists give little thought to the ______ of others. But collectivists care
very much what others in their groups think and do not like to be the targets of ______ and _______.
independence, evaluations, scrutiny, criticism
Ⅱ. Key Terms
a.culture shock
b.collectivist culture
c.hospitality
d.politeness
e.privacy
Ⅲ. Short Answer
a.What are the five basic themes in individualist culture?
b.Why is there a lack of concern at public displays of physical or xual intimacy?
c. What ‘ sthe difference on tendency for foreigners to treat strangers between Individualism and
Collectivism Theories?
Ⅳ. Ca study
(1) Analyze the ca and try to find the misunderstanding between the girl and the westerner.
A westerner invited a Chine girl to have lunch and take a tour around the British Parliament. In fact, the
girl didn't have the lunch just becau when the westerner asked her "Are you hungry?" The girl answered no.
Then they didn't have lunch together.
(2) Can you find some differences in hospitality between a Chine and English? What are the reasons?
