Before Liu went to America, he told himself that he would not speak Chinese. However, he changed his mind after living an American family. That means when you live off your hometown, you need to be with other people who comes from the same country. These people can be your supported nomatter if you know them.
I have the same experience as Liu's. Last year is my first time to America. I feel afraid because the people around me said the different language and everywhere is strange for me. At that time, I want to stay with Chinese because I can ask them whatever I do not know. And stay with them I could feel that they are my family, I can feel free.
In my mind, stay with Chinese does not mean that I will not get along well with American. Staying with Chinese, I can learn from them how to make friend with American, how to get along with them. Also I can learn how to adapt the life in America. All these things are important to me. Therefore, I think it is helpful to stay with Chinese.
Part 2: words
Meanwhile
adv. at the same time
e.g. Mother went shopping; meanwhile, I cleaned the house.
blur
v. make something vague
e.g. I blurred my report by spilling milk on it.
sensitive
adj. easy to be affected
e.g. He is too sensitive to criticism.
2009年9月28日星期一
2009年9月21日星期一
Assignment #3
"People express their emotions and attitudes more nonverbally than verbally." This is true; however, people in different places express their emotions by different nonverbal ways. For example, nonverbal ways' express in China is different from that in America: the ways of say hello.
When the people who knows each other meet in street, they will nod. If they are friends, they may give a huge to each. But in America, they may shake hands, if they are best friends, they will kiss on the face with a huge.
This difference is caused by different cultures. China is a country which has a long history. Its culture is combined with old and young Chinese cultures. Therefore, there must be held some old parts, such as, seniority in the family is important in China. However, that is less important in America because it is a young country.
Even though there are many different nonverbal ways between these two countries, they also have many same ways. For example, the gestures. The "OK" gesture in American culture is same as that in China. Another example, when people shrug their shoulders, it may meas they do not know. This body language is also same. So different cultures also have the same parts.
When the people who knows each other meet in street, they will nod. If they are friends, they may give a huge to each. But in America, they may shake hands, if they are best friends, they will kiss on the face with a huge.
This difference is caused by different cultures. China is a country which has a long history. Its culture is combined with old and young Chinese cultures. Therefore, there must be held some old parts, such as, seniority in the family is important in China. However, that is less important in America because it is a young country.
Even though there are many different nonverbal ways between these two countries, they also have many same ways. For example, the gestures. The "OK" gesture in American culture is same as that in China. Another example, when people shrug their shoulders, it may meas they do not know. This body language is also same. So different cultures also have the same parts.
2009年9月13日星期日
Assignment 2
Option 2
Each country has its own culture, therefore, everybody has own idea to how much of showing personal sorrrows and joys. Most of Chinese people cannot show their personal emotions directly bucause Chinese people regard connotation as their standard. Therefore, they hide their emotions, not demonstrate affection for others in public.
Chinese people like to hide their emotions, and do not let others know, even their parents. For example, when I was hurt and doctor help me bind up. It must have a lot pain; however, when the doctor ask me if I have a pain, I would say no because I do not want to let others know I hurt very serious. Chinese people always hide their emotions because thedy do not want the people who cared them worried about it. It is Chinese culture which has a long history.
Next, Chinese people would not demostrate affection for others in public, such as kiss, give a hug. Do not express emotions very clearly or directly is always educated by parents or teachers in China. This mind comes from ancient China which people cannot kiss, give a hug in public. Sometimes, talk with each other will not be allowed. for example, if a woman, who had a husband, talk with a man would have many public opinions to her.
So after a long history, Chinese people had learned how to hide their emotions and do not demonstrate affection of others in public.
Each country has its own culture, therefore, everybody has own idea to how much of showing personal sorrrows and joys. Most of Chinese people cannot show their personal emotions directly bucause Chinese people regard connotation as their standard. Therefore, they hide their emotions, not demonstrate affection for others in public.
Chinese people like to hide their emotions, and do not let others know, even their parents. For example, when I was hurt and doctor help me bind up. It must have a lot pain; however, when the doctor ask me if I have a pain, I would say no because I do not want to let others know I hurt very serious. Chinese people always hide their emotions because thedy do not want the people who cared them worried about it. It is Chinese culture which has a long history.
Next, Chinese people would not demostrate affection for others in public, such as kiss, give a hug. Do not express emotions very clearly or directly is always educated by parents or teachers in China. This mind comes from ancient China which people cannot kiss, give a hug in public. Sometimes, talk with each other will not be allowed. for example, if a woman, who had a husband, talk with a man would have many public opinions to her.
So after a long history, Chinese people had learned how to hide their emotions and do not demonstrate affection of others in public.
2009年9月9日星期三
reponse to " Mother Tongue"
Language is the most important factor in our life. We cannot Live without language. However, the same places also have different pronoucation. For example, my mother tongue is Chinese, but my pronoucation is a little differ from who live far from my hometown. And my language differ from that of my parents. Also in formal, I said a little different language with that I said at home.
First, the language between my parents and I. At most time, our language is the same. However, sometimes, the language I used is more popular, and my parents may be not know what it means. For example, when I want to say a person looks like urgly, I will say " cuo" in Chinese, however, my parents just know " chou" which means ugly in Chinese. In China, my peers always use this kind of language, and people call it " International Language". Now it is involved our normal life.
Next, the formal language is a little different with my normal said language. When I am at home, I always say the local language to my parents, so do my parents. However, person who does not come from my hometwon cannot understand my local language. In formal, all chinese people say the same language, which called " Putong Hua" in Chinese. And no matter where you are from, you can understand this language, just because it is your mother tongue.
Language is a magical thing. We can use it to tell others what we think and what we want. And different place has different language. In my mind, the world is varies because the different language caused varies culture.
First, the language between my parents and I. At most time, our language is the same. However, sometimes, the language I used is more popular, and my parents may be not know what it means. For example, when I want to say a person looks like urgly, I will say " cuo" in Chinese, however, my parents just know " chou" which means ugly in Chinese. In China, my peers always use this kind of language, and people call it " International Language". Now it is involved our normal life.
Next, the formal language is a little different with my normal said language. When I am at home, I always say the local language to my parents, so do my parents. However, person who does not come from my hometwon cannot understand my local language. In formal, all chinese people say the same language, which called " Putong Hua" in Chinese. And no matter where you are from, you can understand this language, just because it is your mother tongue.
Language is a magical thing. We can use it to tell others what we think and what we want. And different place has different language. In my mind, the world is varies because the different language caused varies culture.
2009年9月8日星期二
Myself
My name is Chen, Yuting. I am a 19-year-old girl. My hometown is Yancheng, which is in Jiangsu province in China. I live with my parents. My mother is a teacher and my father is a businessman. I am now in Business major; however, I want double major with business and hotal management. So after I graduated, I want to be a manager of a hotel. My hobbies are varies, such as, reading novels, watch films and so on. Another important hobby is that I like making friends.
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