Dialogue between College English and Traditional Culture

After studying English for so long, what do you think is the difference between China culture and western culture?

After studying English for so long, do you think there is any difference between China culture and western culture?

B: Too many. For example, in terms of diet, China people attach great importance to form and appearance, and pay attention to "color, fragrance and taste". Therefore, in China's cooking, the style of dishes is ever-changing, while westerners pay attention to the truth. They never put too much effort into the changes of dishes, but pay more attention to the nutritional collocation and the internal quality of dishes. I think this is the main difference between Chinese food and western food.

There are many, for example, bite and sup; China people pay attention to form and appearance, and care more about color, smell and fragrance, so when cooking in China, the style of dishes is rich; Westerners pay more attention to practice, but they don't pay much attention to change; They are more concerned about proper nutrition and the quality of food. I think this is the main difference between Chinese food and western food.

Yes, different colors have different meanings in different countries. In China culture, red represents luck, wealth, auspiciousness and celebration, while in the west, red is the color of blood, representing impulsiveness, provocation and turmoil. Therefore, China people like to wear red clothes on festive occasions, while westerners generally choose blue because they think blue represents calmness and composure.

Yes, different colors represent different meanings in different countries; In China culture, red represents luck, wealth and auspiciousness; In western countries, red is the color of blood, which symbolizes impulsiveness, provocation and riots. Therefore, people in China always wear red clothes on holidays, while westerners choose blue because they think blue represents calmness and composure.

B: Then what do you think is the difference in thinking mode?

So what do you think is the difference in the way of thinking between these two group countries?

I think China people are more abstract, while westerners are more concrete.

I think China people's thinking is more abstract, while westerners' thinking is more material.

B: What's your different attitude towards life?

What do you think is the difference between China and western countries?

A: I think China people pay more attention to spiritual feelings, while westerners pay attention to practicality.

I think China people pay more attention to spiritual enjoyment, while westerners pay more attention to practicality.

Yes, China people lack hugs and relatives. We are not good at expressing the friendliness and closeness between people with body movements.

You're right. People in China lack hugs and some intimate behaviors. We are not good at using body language to express our friendship and intimacy.

Yes, I think it's a great pity.

I agree with you. I think it's a great pity.