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1、Differences between Western invitation and EasterninvitationThere is no doubt that there are many differences between Western culture and Eastern culture. It is just the differences that make the world diverse. However, this is where miscommunication, misunderstanding and even conflict may occur. Ev

2、ery country has its own traditional culture and cannot get rid of it. It's hard to say which one has more advantages.They are all making contributions to the world development and harmony. That's why we should know something of other cultures.Cultures are different from one another and invit

3、ation is no exception. Invitation is universal in all cultures. However, there are also many differences occurs in how to give an invitation and how to reply to a invitation. In western country inviting each other is a social activities, aimed at making more friends and getting help from each other

4、when they need one day. As for them invitation is just like a tool to expand their social intercourse. In China invitation often occurs between old friends and relatives to talk about the past and brighten the chain with each other or renew friendship. Foreign custom is much more strict than Chinese

5、 custom in the matter of replying to invitations. When you receive an invitation you should answer it immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not. Foreign custom is much more strict than Chinese customin the matter of replying to invitations. In western countries when you

6、 receive an invitation you should answer it immediately, saying definitely whether you are able to accept it or not.Becauseof the differences of custom the categories of invitations are different too. In American culture there are two kinds of invitation, “ genuine invitation an”d “ falseinvitation

7、. If”one is not familiar with American culture maybe feel that Americans are not sincere and honest becausehe cannot tell the difference between “ genuine invitation a”nd “ false invitation . ”Every culture has its own advantages and plays animportant role in the world developing. We need to know so

8、mething about other cultures as well as our own if we hope to achieve development and harmony in the world.Similarities and Differences between the Chinese Way and the American Way of Gift Giving and Gift Receiving Gift giving is a big part of any culture. No matter in Western countries or in Easter

9、n countries, people all pay attention to gift giving and gift receiving. They all believe etiquette requires reciprocity and exchange of gifts can leave a deep impression on each other and renew friendship.Doubtlessly, differences also exist in gift giving and gift receiving between Chineseway and A

10、merican way, due to the differences of the two cultures. First of all, as for Chinese , we often pay attention to the gift of use value but not the memorable or special value. Therefore, Chinese usually choose something expensiveas a gift. What's more the the more expensive the gift is , the clo

11、ser the relationship between thegiver and the receiver is. On the contrary, in America, they do not give a very expensive gift, instead, they choose something cheap but special as a gift. Second,lwy hen receiving a gift ,Chinese always open the gift after the giver has left .No matter whether he lik

12、e it or not , he always say he like it very much. However, an American will not. They usually open the gift before the giver and tell the giver whether he likes it honestly. This is because in Chinese culture Chinese value modest most but in American culture they think highly of direction.With China

13、 entry the WTO and held the Olympic Games in 2008, the relationship between China and Western in politics, economy, culture will become more and more close. China will play a more important role in the world. It is undoubtedly that the etiquette will play an important role in this process. Therefore

14、 we should know more about other cultures and make our culture be knew by more people.Questions1. Wu always researched his topics thoroughly and tried to make his presentations as clear as possiblein a Chinese way. This way makeshis topics not brief and seemslack clear direction. However, his collea

15、gues are foreigners, they like to think problems briefly and clearly. It 's not racism but difference between Chinese and Western culture in thinking.2. No, I do not think so. I think it is because the difference between Chinese and Western culture in thinking and solve problems. Chinese usually

16、 think a problem at more sides and think too deep of it. But Western people like to think it more clearly and briefly.3. First, being modest and politely when speaking in the meeting. And the suggestions and recommendations must be given at last.4. First of all, Wu should learn more about Swedish culture, and try touse the Swedish way to solve problems and present information about his thought more briefly and clearly. Secondly,