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Unit6
Crossing Cultures
How do we show respect to other cultures
Section B 3a-3C
What problem did the man meet
People kept adding food into his bowl,
but he didn’t know how to refuse it politely and effectively.
Could you give him some advice
He should first refuse politely and clearly, like “The food is so delicious, but I am full”, and then put down the bowl and chopsticks to stop eating.
Due to the cultural differences, foreigners often come across such situations. So it is necessary to know something about manners
in China.
Today, we are going to meet another student, Tina, who is also coming to China. She has some worries about cultural differences too. Let's read her email carefully and see how we can help her.
Read and answer
1. Who writes the email
2. Whom does she/he write to
3.What is Tina's main purpose of writing this email
Tina
Yaming
Tina writes the email to ask Yaming for advice about her home visit to the Zhao family in China.
Hi Yaming,
One more week to go! I’m so excited to see you. I’ll meet the Zhaos as soon as l land in Shanghai. I’ll be staying with their family for two weeks, and I’m a little nervous! Mr and Mrs Zhao are both in their forties, and they have a son who is younger than me. His grandmother also lives with them.
To yaming@
From tina@
Subject Home visit—Help needed!
Could you give me some advice Should I bring a gift In America we usually bring the host something small, like food. Is that a good idea Also, what are the right table manners What are some good conversation topics in China Is there anything else I should know I’m worried about doing something silly. It could give people the false impression that I’m a rude person. First impressions are so important that I don’t want to say or do anything wrong!
I’m looking forward to hearing from you soon!
Cheers,
Tina
D
greeting
main text
sign-off
Lead-in
How will you feel if you go to a new country with different cultures
excited
happy
curious
nervous
worried
What will you do to prepare for the trip
learn about local culture and manners
learn table manners
prepare small gifts
learn some simple polite words
ask friends for advice
Tina, an exchange student from America, has the same feelings and worries.
Hello, everyone. I'm Tina, an exchange student from America. I'm going to China for an exchange study soon. I feel excited, but also worried, because I don't know much about Chinese manners. So I need some advice.
What will Tina do to get some advice
She will write an email to her Chinese friend, Yaming.
Dear Andil,
When you open this letter, I hope that the warm sunshine is shining on your windowsill, just like what I want to say to you at this moment, with a sweet temperature.
I wish you to be able to pick up "Little Luck" every day, and have sweet marshmallows in your dreams!
Camila
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Subject
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10 : 30
2026年5月21日
You have an email to check.
10 : 30
2026年5月21日
Yaming received an email from Tina.
Read Tina’s email to Yaming. Label the different parts of the email.
3a
A. email topic
B. person receiving the email
C. person sending the email
D. sign-off
E. main text
F. greeting
receive /r si v/ (v. 收到)
sign-off / sa n f/ (n. 结束语/署名)
/me n/ (adj.
主要的)
B
C
A
F
E
D
Read and complete
Question Answer
Where is Tina going To __________.
Who will she stay with The Zhaos
Age: _______________________.
Family member: _______ and the grandmother.
How long will she stay For ______ weeks.
How does she feel Why ________ about doing something silly because it could give people the ______ impression.
What manners would she like to know about Giving gifts and receiving gifts;
_________________________;
_________________________.
Shanghai
both in their forties
a son
two
worried
false
/f ls/ (adj.
错误的;不真实的)
Right table manners
Good conversation topics
Read Para.1
Why is Tina nervous
Because she will stay with the Zhao family for two weeks and doesn’t know much about Chinese manners.
What do you want to say to Tina about her feelings
I understand how you feel. It's OK to be nervous about a new trip.
Don’t be nervous, just relax. The family will be happy to meet you.
It’s normal to feel worried, but everything will be fine!
Show understanding
Read Para.2
Read Paragraph 2 and find out Tina’s worries.
What else should Tina know
Giving gifts or not
Right table manners
Good conversation topics
Greetings
Time manners
...
What advice will you give Tina
Discuss
What advice will you give Tina
Giving gifts or not
Right table manners
Good conversation topics
Greetings
Time manners
Giving gifts or not
You can do this:
Bring a small gift like cookies, tea or fruit.
Give the gift with both hands.
Don’t do this:
Don’t bring very
expensive gifts.
Don’t give clocks or
pears as gifts
Useful sentence structures:
1. You should (not) do sth.
2. You’d better (not) do sth.
3. It’s polite / impolite to do sth.
4. It’s best (not) to do sth.
5. Don’t do sth.
What sentence structure will you use
Discuss
What advice will you give Tina
Giving gifts or not
Right table manners
Good conversation topics
Greetings
Time manners
Useful sentence structures:
1. You should (not) do sth.
2. You’d better (not) do sth.
3. It’s polite / impolite to do sth.
4. It’s best (not) to do sth.
5. Don’t do sth.
What sentence structure will you use
Right table manners
You can do this:
Wait for the elders to
start eating first.
Say “Thank you” after the meal.
Don’t do this:
Don’t stick your chopsticks
upright in the rice.
Don’t talk with your mouth full.
Chew your food quietly.
Discuss
What advice will you give Tina
Giving gifts or not
Right table manners
Good conversation topics
Greetings
Time manners
Useful sentence structures:
1. You should (not) do sth.
2. You’d better (not) do sth.
3. It’s polite / impolite to do sth.
4. It’s best (not) to do sth.
5. Don’t do sth.
What sentence structure will you use
Good conversation topics
You can do this:
Talk about hobbies, food or travel.
Share positive news and happy events.
Don’t do this:
Don’t ask about age, money
or personal problems.
Don’t interrupt others while
they are speaking.
Listen carefully when others talk.
Discuss
What advice will you give Tina
Giving gifts or not
Right table manners
Good conversation topics
Greetings
Time manners
Useful sentence structures:
1. You should (not) do sth.
2. You’d better (not) do sth.
3. It’s polite / impolite to do sth.
4. It’s best (not) to do sth.
5. Don’t do sth.
What sentence structure will you use
Greetings
You can do this:
Greet the family with a smile
and say “Ni hao” in Chinese.
Don’t do this:
Don’t ignore the elders and only greet
the kids first.
Don’t look away or not respond
when they greet you.
Greet people starting from
the oldest to the youngest.
Discuss
What advice will you give Tina
Giving gifts or not
Right table manners
Good conversation topics
Greetings
Time manners
Useful sentence structures:
1. You should (not) do sth.
2. You’d better (not) do sth.
3. It’s polite / impolite to do sth.
4. It’s best (not) to do sth.
5. Don’t do sth.
What sentence structure will you use
You can do this:
Arrive on time (not too
early, not too late).
Don’t do this:
Don’t arrive too early (they may not
be ready yet).
Don’t leave without saying goodbye.
Call or message them early to
say sorry If you are late.
Time manners
What shows good manners when visiting a Chinese friend. Discuss your ideas with a partner.
3b
Try to greet others by saying “Ni hao.” in Chinese.
Greet people starting from the oldest to the youngest.
Wait for the host or the elderly to start eating first.
Praise the host’s cooking to show your appreciation.
Bring a gift when visiting friends.
Choose gifts like fruits, tea, and local specialties.
Share positive news and happy events.
Talk about family, hobbies, and travel experiences.
Greeting
Table manners
Giving gifts
Conversation topics
It’s important for us to show good manners when we visit friends. In China, …
Imagine you are Yaming. Write an email to Tina to give some advice.
What parts of an email do we need to write
Discuss
tina@
yaming@
Welcome to China — Advice Offered
Hi Tina,
Main Text
Cheers,
Yaming
Beginning
Body
Ending
How do you begin the reply email to Tina
In the body part, how many pieces of advice would you like to give What are they
How do you end the email to Tina
Make an outline
Main Text
Express your welcome
Show understanding
Welcome to China! I’m so excited to ...
I’m really looking forward to your visit...
I can’t wait to show you around ...
It’s wonderful to hear you’re coming ...
know you may feel worried about ...
I understand how you feel, but just relax.
Take it easy, don’t be nervous.
Beginning
Body
Ending
Make an outline
Main Text
Beginning
Body
Ending
Give advice
greetings
giving gifts
table manners
conversation topics
Linking Words
列举建议: Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly, Last but not least...
补充说明: In addition, What’s more, Besides, Also, Moreover
转折/对比: However, But, While ...
举例说明: For example, For instance, Such as ...
状语从句: so...that...; unless...; if...; as soon as...
Useful sentence structures:
1. You should (not) do sth.
2. You’d better (not) do sth.
3. It’s polite / impolite to do ...
4. It’s best (not) to do sth.
5. Don’t do sth.
Make an outline
Main Text
Beginning
Body
Ending
Express wishes
I hope my advice will help you.
I hope you will have a wonderful time in China.
Have a nice trip to China! I can’t wait to meet you soon.
If you have any other questions, just write to me anytime.
Wish you a happy and unforgettable stay with the Zhaos!
I’m looking forward to hearing about your stories in Shanghai soon.
tina@
yaming@
Welcome to China — Advice Offered
Hi Tina,
Main Text
Cheers,
Yaming
Beginning
Body
Ending
Make an outline
Writing time
Time to write.
Show time!
Checklist Scores
Content 1. Show understanding of Tina’s worries clearly. ★★★★★
2. Give proper advice on gift-giving, table manners, conversation topics, etc. ★★★★★
3. End with sincere wishes. ★★★★★
Language 1. Use correct grammar with no spelling mistakes. ★★★★★
2. Write smooth and clear sentences. ★★★★★
Format Follow the email format correctly. ★★★★★
Coherence The Have a sense of unity and coherence. ★★★★★
Sample
Hi Tina,
Welcome to China! I'm so glad to hear that you will come to stay with the Zhao family. I know you feel a little nervous about Chinese table manners and greetings, but don't worry. I'd like to give you some useful advice.
First of all, you can bring a small gift, like some candies or snacks from your country. It's polite to give the gift with both hands. Secondly, when you meet the family, greet them with a warm smile and say "Ni Hao" politely. Thirdly, at the dinner table, you should wait for the elders to start eating before you. It's also polite not to make
too much noise when eating. If you don't know how to use chopsticks
well, it's okay to ask for help.
I hope my advice can help you. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time with the Zhao family. Don't be nervous and just enjoy your stay!
Best wishes,
Yaming
Sample
Dear Tina,
I'm really looking forward to your coming to China! It's normal to feel worried about different customs in a new country, so I'm writing to give you some advice to make you feel more comfortable.
First of all, you don't need to buy expensive gifts unless you want to. A small and lovely gift is enough to show your kindness. What's more, when you visit the family, you should arrive on time. Being late is not polite in China. When you have dinner with them, you can watch the family members and follow their actions. For example, they usually use chopsticks, and it's polite not to stick them into the rice. Besides, you can talk about relaxing topics like hobbies, schools or trips, which will make the talk more pleasant.
All in all, Chinese people are very friendly and warm. As long as you are polite and sincere, everything will be fine. I hope you will have an unforgettable and happy experience in China.
Yours,
Yaming
Cross-cultural communication is about learning, understanding and growing together.
When in Rome, do as the Romans do.

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