课后习题答案
or is embarrassed.
5. Why does silence mean differently in different cultures？
Because this is very different from the tendency in individualist culture to verbalize--that is, to put things in words, whether written or oral. Westerners may seek to express a different point of view so as to be recognized or to triumph in presenting a point of view that carries the majority with it .In collectivist cultures, being right isn't as important as being in concord with the group.
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6. Do you think the old Chinese couple tired or not after the Long flight ？Why did he reply with keyi?
I think the old Chinese couple tired. Because to the Chinese ,silence means agreement.
7. Why did the young traveler reply differently to the same question? Because silence mean differently in different cultures. Westerners may seek to express a different point of view so as to be recognized or to triumph. In presenting a point of view that carries the majority with it.
8. According to Chinese custom, what will probably be the response to the young traveler's reply?
According to Chinese custom, we will reply that you can have a good rest.
Unit9B
Key concepts:1.culture shock文化冲击 2.emotional and physical symptoms 情感和身体症状3.bewilderment and disorientation 困惑和迷惘4.adjestment process 适应过程
Comprehension questions
2. how does culture shock affect people who are exposed to a new cultural environment?
Culture as the physical and emotional discomfort one suffers when coming to live in another country or a place different from the place of origin. When the way we lived before is not as or considered as normal in the new place.
3. What are the five stages of the cultural adjustment process? Does everyone have the same experience?
(1) Honeymoon period, culture shock, initial adjustment, mental isolation, acceptance and integration. (2) Individuals experience the stage of adjustment in different ways. It depends on such factors as the newcomer’s personality, age, language and cultural competence, support from family and friends, financial situation, job status, and motivation for being in the new country.
4. How do individuals differ in the degree of culture shock?
Individuals experience the stage of adjustment in different ways. It depends on such factors as the newcomer’s personality, age, language and cultural competence, support from family and friends, financial situation,