英语学习中的中西礼仪差异

Exploration into the Etiquette Differences between Western and Chinese Cultures in English Study

礼仪作为文化的重要组成部分,是社会交往中约定俗成的行为规范或行为习惯,是社交活动不可或缺的一大要素。在高度全球化的今天,礼仪对一个国家和民族在国际交往中的作用不容忽视。语言学习是了解中西方礼仪的一个重要途径,英语作为国际化的交流工具,学习它不仅要会"说",还应知道在不同的场合下"说什么"、"怎么说"。因而,除了精通语言之外,注重不同国家和民族间的礼仪差异显得愈发重要。本文从中西方礼仪差异的角度探讨了文化差异及其对语言学习的促进作用。

Etiquette,as one of the important components of culture, is an established behavior standard or habit and indispensable part of social activities During the times when the globalization forms very fast, etiquette is of great significance for a country and nation in the international communication. And English study is one of the approaches to learn about the etiquette of China and the western nations. English, as a communication tool of internationalization, is a bridge between different countries. Learning it is not only to learn to ＂speak＂ but also to know ＂what to say＂ and ＂how to say＂ on different occasions. Therefore, .in addition to being expert in English, it＇s important to pay more attention to the etiquette differences between countries and nations. This article makes an attempt to research into the cultural differences between China and western countries from the aspective of etiquette and its effects upon English study.