求一段英语对话 能够体现中西文化差异 2人对话或者是4人对话
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1Mr.Black:YourEnglishisVerygood.

LiBinqi:No,myEnglish is verypoor.(正:Thank you./Very glad to hear that.)

说明:中国人受到赞扬时往往“自贬”或“自谦”,而英美人则l否它否对青的精扬不礼的.府该高兴地接受他人赞扬,并表示谢意.

2.Mr.Black:Thank your telephoning me.

LiBinqi:It’s my duty.(正:It’s pleasure./My pleasure.)

说明:中国人做了好事得到对方感谢时常说“这是我应尽的责任.或“这是我该做的.”但英美人听了会感到不舒服因为duty含有“责任在身,不得已而为之”的意思,会被误解为帮忙不是诚心的.

3.Mr.Black:Oh,sorry.I must be off now.Thank you for the wonoerlul.

LiBinqi:Please walk slowly?(正:I am happy to spend a wondeful night with you.Hope to see you again.)

说明:中国人送客习惯说:慢走.这会使英美人产生误解,时间是宝贵的,干吗要我“慢走”呢?这种场合,英美人会说:Thank you for your coming.或lt’s a pleasure to have you with us!