Презентация по английскому языку по теме “Different countries – Different Cultures”

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  Different countries – different cultures
  

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  Where are you from?
  What nationality are you?
  France
  Turkey
  Spain
  China
  Denmark
  Greece
  Germany
  Italy
  Japan
  Portugal
  England
  Russia
  Holland
  Norway
  Finland
  Sweden
  America
  
  French
  Turkish
  Spanish
  Chinese
  Danish
  Greek
  German
  Italian
  Japanese
  Portuguese
  English
  Russian
  Dutch
  Norwegian
  Finnish
  Swedish
  American
  
  

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  Why do people go abroad?
  - I think
  - As for me      
  - As a rule
  - Probably
  -As far as I know
  -To my mind
  on business
  to live
  to learn
  to meet people…
  to exchange experience.
  to rest
  to take part in sport competitions
  people go abroad
  

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  Would you like to go abroad?
  Why? Why not?
  - Yes,
  - Why not
  - With pleasure        
  - It’s great
  - It’s fantastic
  broaden the mind
  No,
  unknown people, places…
  no friends
  need a lot of money
  it’s dull etc. …
  

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  When in Rome do as Romans do
  
  Different countries-different cultures.
  
  So many countries – so many customs.
  The English proverbs:
  

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  Greeting
  How do people greet each other in different countries?
  
  
  Handshakes are usually acceptable almost everywhere . It's the formal way of greeting people .
  
  Handshaking is also a way to express congratulations
  and thanks.
  

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  The Russians, Europeans, Americans shake hands.
  

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  Greeting in Japan
  In Japan you should bow
  

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  Many western countries accept hugs and kisses as a popular form of greeting
  In France people kiss each other
  
  Latin Americans embrace each other
  
  Arab men often greet by kissing on both cheeks
  
  Lapp are rubbing against each other's noses.
  

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  Greeting in India
  A traditional greeting in India is usually pressing your palms together at around chest level and saying, “Namaste” People usually nod or bow slightly as well.
  

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  Greeting in China
  Handshaking is a silent way of greeting people in China
  
  
  
  

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  Touching
  
  For many people in Asia and other parts of the world such actions as kissing on the cheek, patting on the shoulder, embraces, touching other bodily parts are interpreted as an offense .This is why you should avoid touching.
  
  

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  Conversation Distance
  We all keep a comfortable distance around us when we interact with other people.
  For Americans, the usual distance in social conversation ranges from about an arm’s length to four feet. 
  Latin Americans and Arabs tend to stand closer than Americans do when talking.
  
  

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  Eye Contact
  "Never trust a person who doesn't look you in the eyes."
  
  Western cultures mostly consider eye contact to be a good gesture. It shows attentiveness, confidence and honesty. Other cultures such as Asian, Middle Eastern do not take it as a good expression. It is taken as a rude and offensive expression.
  
  

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  Tone and volume of the voice
  Arabs speak very loudly to show strength and sincerity.
  Germans use a commanding tone to show authority and self-confidence
  In Japan, raising one's voice often means a lack of self-control. For Japanese people a gentle and soft voice reflects good manners.
  
  

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  “Actions speak
  Louder than words.”
  

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  Hand Gestures in Different Cultures
  We should remember that what is acceptable in one culture may be completely unacceptable in another.
  

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  What can the “OK” gesture mean in different countries?
  “OK” means “all correct”, but as a result of orthographical mistake turned into “ Oll-Korrect”.
  
  

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  Great Britain, the USA- all correct
  France; China - one
  Iran-an insult
  Japan-symbol for money
  
  Great Britain, hitchhike
  the USA, all correct
  Greece- shut up
  Italy-one
  Great Britain-victory, peace
  
  Australia-shut up
  In many countries- two
  

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  In Turkey sitting with one's legs crossed is extremely offensive
  

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  Tips for travelling
  A warm smile is the universal language of kindness
  Respect national traditions
  Learn the language of the host country. People appreciate those who speak their mother tongue. 
  Remember where your passport is at all times, for a person without a passport is a person without a country.