从跨文化交际角度看中西方文化的差异

Differences between Chinese and Western Cultures on the Perspective of Intercultural Communication

不同文化背景的人们在跨文化交际与合作中常常会产生误解甚至冲突,这大多是由于不同文化之间的差异所造成的。由于美国文化是西方文化的代表,笔者就把美国文化与中国文化进行对比,论述中西文化之间的主要差异。了解中美文化的差异,不仅有助于我们和美国的文化交流,也有助于我们和世界,特别是西方各国的往来。

Because of differences in cultures, misunderstandings and culture shocks arise when people with different cultural backgrounds meet in their intercultural communication and cooperation. This article intends to discuss the important differences by comparing western culture representing by American culture and Chinese culture. Understanding these cultural differences can best help us to communicate with other cultures.