Dave's ESL Cafe's Student Discussion Forums

Jackie Chen · Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 4 Location: China

Yeah,China is rich in her culture and languge.and now she is becoming more and more important in the world.
_________________
No cross,no gain.

magggie · Joined: 13 Dec 2007 Posts: 3

Yes.Social customs differ in different parts of the world. If we don't realize this, misunderstanding may arise between people that behave differently. In the United States, people are very informal in social situations. For example, they call each other by their given names when two people first meet. So do the young to the old. In China, it would be regarded quite impolite to do so. Another difference is about what can be talked about in a conversation. A Chinese thinks nothing of being asked how much his coat cost while Americans think it impolite to ask such a question. A Chinese woman doesn't care if she is asked about her age. Politics, religions, as well as incomes are often talked about among Chinese. But in the United States these kinds of subjects are usually avoided in conversation. Since there are many other different social customs between Americans and Chinese, the way that we behave and what we talk about requires our attention. If we keep these in mind, we will do it better and understand each other better.

ukguy · Joined: 06 Sep 2006 Posts: 13 Location: england

Hi
Falun Gong claim they are being tortured all across China. Why wont China quit murdering dissidents?And NO, China isnt, never was, and never will be, "genuine" socialism
_________________
dont worry be happy

MarilynManson · Joined: 20 May 2007 Posts: 10 Location: China

what the government did was for the country, not people.
_________________
Linkin Park,Marilyn Manson,Rock music!!

Philo Kevetch · Joined: 01 Feb 2006 Posts: 564

'for the country..not for the people'...??
In reality...as much to grab and hold power as 'The Great Leap Forward' and 'The Gang of Fours' - 'Cultural Revolution'
are you familiar with the terms.. 'hoodwinked', 'wearing blinders'

Ming_2008 · Joined: 12 Apr 2008 Posts: 2

That's interesting.

wang xiao yue · Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 5

As a troditional chinese girl, I appreciate our culture very much. Razz

In my opinion, we must respect others culture, just as a driver trivelling on the road s/he must obey the rule of the road for s/he is not the only person in that world.
_________________
i am a chinese girl. this is my homework, so i would like to share my opinions with yours.