Talk about the differences between Chinese and Western Etiqu

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Talk about the differences between Chinese and Western Etiquette? A: As we all know, different countries have different etiquette. Now let’s talk about the differences between Chinese and Western etiquette. B, what’s your opinion?

B:Well, I think Chinese and the west can be really different in various aspects ,like the way we think ,the goods we value and so on . I guess it’s because cultures are quite different.

C:That’s true.The Chinese people and Westerners are quite different in their response to compliments. While receiving compliments like“oh ,how handsome you are !”, Chinese people are always modest and say“No, I’m not that handsome!”

D:You’re right. I know westerners will light up with pleasure and respond to compliments with an excited“Thank you!”Do you know what else is different besides these?

A:What’s more, in having meals, guests will always try not to trouble the hosts, politely rejecting the host’s offers when getting together. But as westerners,they are very straightforward for what they want to have.

B And Chinese always regarded modesty as a virtue. They are modest for their abilities and achievements while the west do not have the same habits of modesty.

C Yes.In addition,most Westerners have a strong sense of time with very tight schedules. If you want to call on or dine the Westerners, you must

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make reservations usually more than one week in advance.

D: In comparison, the Chinese people usually have a comparatively weak sense of time.Generally speaking, both etiquettes are complicated for us to learn and we should do respect these different ,unique etiquettes.

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