cultural content output is a major hot topic on the Internet today. For example, Apple can see that it is from the direction of hardware transformation content. The differences between Chinese and Western cultures have been regarded as a major material by many people in recent years. Even relying on this point, receives goods and fame and fortune. Why do you say so? Traditionally, our definition of stars is the actors in the entertainment industry, and in recent years, the influence of Internet celebrities is obviously no worse than these stars. How to become an internet celebrity? Continuously producing attractive content and creating personal IP is one direction! The differences in culture between China and the West are precisely a topic with great highlights.
Friends who often watch videos will find that some Chinese communication favourites have become internet celebrities in the mainland, such as "Jerry Guo" and "Swearing" and other well-known favourites, and none of them are all Chinese communication among Chinese exchanges! The differences between Chinese and Western cultures are very interesting and can also create topicality. However, in our daily life, when we really communicate and talk to False People, many people constantly avoid some small contradictions caused by cultural differences.
"Can you speak Chinese" often appears in the spoken language of our Chinese people. I believe many people will smile silently. But can Can you speak Chinese tell Wei Guoren? Actually, it's not very good. Although you just want to ask others if they can speak Chinese, the word can emphasizes "ability", just like a child saying "I can split, you won't!" is therefore used here with a skepticism, which is not suitable!
will people usually ask this question Do you speak English? Do you speak English? has less doubt and his tone is much more relaxed. suggests that the other party speak Chinese, and expresses this way: Would you speak Chinese, please? Can please speak Chinese?
Similar to the above thinking, there is also such that Chinese English can say I think he can't, deny "he" and emphasize "he can't". , and authentic English can say I don't think he can, denying "me" and emphasizing "I don't think". In English, when expressing guessed opinions. Emphasizing "he won't" is somewhat absolute, but focusing on "I don't think", which is more tactful and objective. I think this bird cannot fly, Chinese English: I think the bird cannot fly. (✘) authentic English: I don't think the bird can fly. I think this bird cannot fly. .
Cultural differences are inevitable, but they are also full of fun, which is why a large number of friends like to travel abroad now. Everyone can also find that the emergence of the Belt and Road Initiative has caused many foreign business opportunities for many domestic companies, so language communication is very important. Whether it is English or other niche languages, it is very important. Interested friends can try to learn it!
