• 2021-04-14
    Our _______ in this stage often provides us a feeling of ________ when we detect similarities and differences between the original and the new cultures.
  • curiosity  excitement

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      What are the differences between masculine and feminine cultures A: Creativity and individual choices are valued in masculine cultures, while quality of life and family are expected in feminine cultures. B: Tender values are embraced by both masculine and feminine cultures. C: Tough values are preferred in feminine cultures, while tender values are preferred in masculine cultures. D: Gender roles are usually distinct in masculine cultures, while they are flexible in feminine cultures.

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      What are the similarities and differences between verbal and nonverbal communication?

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      Listen to the passage and fill in the blanks with the words you hear. In the globalized society of the 21st century, we need to understand different cultures. Understanding different cultures helps us 1) ___________ unfamiliar environment in which we meet, work and live with other people from different cultures. Adjustment and 2) ___________ toward different cultures help us to take active roles in the 3) ___________ society. It is not only a matter of knowing what to say or when to arrive for a meeting, it also involves a continued effort to 4) ___________ our partners' culture and etiquette. We need to know and respect their greeting practice, gift-giving etiquette, table manners, and other aspects of etiquette. In a word, we need to be 5) ___________ to other cultures to be successful in this world.

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      They _____ to see us more often when we were living in Shanghai.

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      For Intercultural Competence, you will learn to A: Identify similarities and differences between different languages and cultures B: Compare the Chinese language and the English language in terms of L1 and L2 learning C: Be aware of cross-cultural differences in emotional expressions D: Interpret the implications of different types of Englishes E: Understand gender issues across cultures F: Develop insights into other cultures