中美文化差异之问候语

题目（英文） The culture differences between Chinese and American greeting patterns                                             

题目（中文）  中美文化差异之问候语                                           

Abstract

Every conversation is started with greeting. This thesis is comparing the different communication styles of greeting between Chinese and American to see the culture differences and provide some advice. 

Keywords　Culture difference ; Greeting; Different communication style 

Contents

Abstract I

Contents I

Introduction 1

1. The relationship of culture and greeting 2

1.1 The definition of culture 2

1.2 The relationship between language and greeting 2

2. The four aspects of different greeting between China and American 4

2.1 Differences in the way of addressing 4

2.2 Differences in the content 4

2.3 Differences in the personal appearance 5

2.4 Differences in the gesture 5

3. Some advice for understanding others culture 6

3.1 Keeping an open mind 6

3.2 Learning more about the difference 6

3.3 Respecting the difference from others culture 6

4. Conclusion 7

References 8