话说文化

出版时间：2005-5-11  出版社：上海海文  作者：本社  页数：125  

内容概要

　　《CHINESE CULTURAL TIPS》With the advance of modern technology and communications, the world feels smaller. The technical improvements have made the once formidable geographical distance accessible. Peoples of different cultures find themselves interacting more closely than ever. Physical distance is no longer an obstacle preventing the interaction, but understanding of cultures different from one's own emerges as a new challenge.　　This book, as its title shows, aims at, from a cultural perspective, providing some tips to those who are working or living in China and who want to make friends with the Chinese. The Chinese culture, with its evolution for over five thousand years, has formed its unique characteristics and has exerted a tremendous influence on all of Asia. The questions such as how and why the Chinese behave as they do require a careful probing of their cultural background. If we think of Chinese culture as a huge tree, then this book may be like some leaves which might enable you to imagine the tree from which they come. Generally speaking, the Chinese take a pragmatic attitude toward life, which can be seen in their interpersonal relationships and also their various holidays and celebrations. The author is concerned with understanding and interpreting these cultural characteristics. The method of the book is to discuss everyday phenomena and trace the underlying cultural factors.　　The book offers a glimpse into the meaning of Chinese culture, but suggests a possible method for a deeper understanding of Chinese life.

书籍目录

01 Greetings & Introduction02 Have you eaten?03 Hi, Happiness04 "Ni Hao, Manager"05 Shaking hands06 "I am a dragon"07 Getting Along with the Chinese08 Invitation and in the home09 Table manners10 In a Chinese restaurant11 Eating is heaven12 Nodding does not mean "yes"13 Red color is always the right choice14 The great harmonious world15 A promise worth a thousand bars of gold16 Social distance17 Interesting numbers18 Gift giving19 Understanding the Chinese girls20 Face-saving21 Where? Where?22 ABCs of the Chlnese Traditions23 Holiday celebrations24 Spring Festiva25 Dragon Boat Festival26 Mid-Autumn Festival27 The Lantern Festival28 Qing Ming(Tomb Sweeping Day)29 The Seventh Eve30 he Double Ninth Holiday31 The Chinese language32 The Chinese calligraphy33 The Chinese painting34 Traditional residential building35 Feng Shui36 The traditional Chinese medicine37 Auspicious signs and patterns38 Appendix