Chapter 1 Culture, Communication, Intercultural Communication 文化、交际及跨文化交际
Culture 文化
Communication 交际
Intercultural Communication 跨文化交际
Summary
Exercises
Case Study: To Be Direct or Not
Further Reading: Cultural Differences
Chapter 2 Communication Between Cultures: Verbal Communication 跨文化交际之言语交际
Verbal Communication 言语交际
Oral Communication 口头交际
Written Communication 书面交际
Summary
Exercises
Case Study: The Problem of Using the Local Language
Further Reading: Practice in Telephone Sales
Chapter 3 Communication Between Cultures: Nonverbal Communication 跨文化交际之非言语交际
Nonverbal Communication 非言语交际
Kinesics 身势语
Space and Distance 空间与距离
Summary
Exercises
Case Study: How Can You Still Smile?
Further Reading: Features of Kinesics
Chapter 4 Contrasting Cultural Values 文化价值观比较
Cultural Values 文化价值观
Cultural Dimensions 文化维度
Summary
Exercises
Case Study: Hand in the Report in 15 Days
Further Reading: Cultural Values in International Business
Chapter 5 Culture Shock in International Communication 跨文化交际中的文化休克
Feelings of Culture Shock 文化休克的感受
Stages of Culture Shock 文化休克的阶段
Symptoms of Culture Shock 文化休克的症状
Curing Culture Shock 医治文化休克
High-context and Low-context Cultures 高语境与低语境文化
Summary
Exercises
Case Study: Are the Problems Right There or Not?
Further Reading: Culture Clash
Chapter 6 Business Etiquette and Social Customs 商务礼仪及社会习俗
Introductions and Greetings 介绍及问候
Handshaking and Exchanging Business Cards 握手与交换名片
Dressing and Dining 着装与进餐
Social Customs 社会习俗
Gift Giving and Receiving 礼物的馈赠与接收
Humor,Superstitions and Taboos 幽默、迷信及禁忌
Summary
Exercises