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+ 12 Culture Shock 4 Language in Context Discuss with a partner how people handle the following situations in your country. Standing in line to catch a bus is common. OR It isn't common for people to stand in line to catch a bus. standing in line tipping shaking hands arriving late eating late at night taking a rest in the afternoon taking your shoes off in the house your idea: 5 Listening Listen to the advice about traveling to the United States. Then answer true or false. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Gestures are very similar all over the world. Americans usually introduce themselves with their last names. Americans like to stand really close when they are talking to others. People are expected to arrive on time at all events in the United States. It's polite for house guests to give a small gift in the United States. 6 Pronunciation Listen. Notice how to is reduced and pronounced quickly. Then practice. It's polite to shake hands. It's advisable to study the customs. It's impolite to stare at someone. It's common to exchange business cards. 7 About You 1. What dos and don'ts do you know about for different countries? What are some cultural differences you know about? 2. Are there different customs in different parts of your country? What are the differences? 3. Have you ever lived or traveled abroad? Did you have any difficulty in adjusting? 4. Have you ever had a problem because of a cultural difference? Explain. 5. What are common gestures in your culture? What do they mean? وزارة التعليم Ministry of28ation 2024-1446 SG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 128 رابط الدرس الرقمي www.ien.edu.sa 30/4/24 12:33 AM

وزارة التعليم Ministry of Education 2024-1446 + 8 Conversation ? Will: So, what's it like living and working in China? Edgar: Well, to be honest, in today's globalized world, there isn't really all that much difference anymore, especially in big cities. like Shanghai, where I'm based. There's a lot of traffic, crowded subways and buses, tall skyscrapers, and modern shopping malls just like in other large cities around the world. Will: Have any differences struck you? Edgar: Well, the food is very different, and eating with chopsticks was tricky at first, especially rice and noodles. But I got the hang of it. Will: What about the language? Edgar: Most of the people I work with speak English well. Will: I'm still learning Chinese to handle everyday situations. Is there anything else you're not used to yet? ▲ Shanghai, China Edgar: No, I've adjusted to the way of life. However, there's still one thing that's kind of weird to me. In China, the family name comes before the first name, and millions of people have the same surname. For example, Wang, Li, Zhang, Chen, and so on are the most common. No kidding! Will: Edgar: Yeah, at work when I called out Zhou, three colleagues used to answer me. But I managed to solve the problem. Will: What did you do? Your Ending What do you think Edgar answers? 1 I found out the first name of each one. 2 Together we came up with a Western name for each: John, George, and Joe. 3 I left my work station and went and talked to each one. 4 Your idea: Real Talk to be honest = used to state something more directly to get the hang of = to get used to doing something the right way kind of rather No kidding! an expression of surprise and disbelief About the Conversation 1. What things does Edgar say are the same in Shanghai? 2. What's his conversational Chinese like? 3. What did Edgar find difficult at first? 4. What is unusual about Chinese surnames? Your Turn Role-play the conversation like the one above but using a different country. Express surprise at some of the things mentioned. SG_03_COMBO_TEXT_2024.indb 129 129 30/4/24 12:33 AM