... the teacher explains some cultural background of the western countries or about the text, he can use nonverbal communications to present. By doing this, he can explain the difference between Chinese culture and western culture clearly. For example, in teaching the customs of shaking hands in the western countries, the teacher can present it to the class ... the concern of the teachers for all the students. And it also indicates that the teacher treats every student equally. The students can see the expectation and encouragement as well as the teacher's confidence from the eye contact, wh...

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... was not any ordinary Mongol territory, but was like an ally nation to the Mongols. Meanwhile, the relationship shared by the Mongols and China was quite different from the one between the Mongols and Tibet, China was clearly subordinate to the Mongols. White the Mongols and Tibetans had a priest-patron relationship, the Mongols treated China as inferior to them. During Kublai Khan's reign, China ... China. According to two scholars, all the facts point to a conclusion that Tibet has never intended to be independent from China throughout its history. They say that historical documents de...

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... superior view of itself when compared to Western countries. China was able to support itself; and it did not look to other countries for trading or diplomatic relations. Earlier than the nineteenth century it had to defend itself from other countries that were looking to settle into the land to make a profit in trading. For example, England and the East India Company played a big role ... silks and more importantly tea. England relied heavily on tea imports and soon it became quite a problem when Britain imports of tea from China exceeded Britain exports to China. England had to make up ...

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... classic because it makes the wearer look sleeker and more sophisticated. Black and white color meanings are opposite in Eastern and Western cultures. For Western black signifies death, funerals, riots, villains and when combined with orange is associated with the Halloween holiday of the American culture. In ... very important role. When the makeup blends harmoniously, it flows smoothly and is calming and pleasing to the eye. Harmony has to do with all the elements of a makeup: the colors, the application techniques, the person's complexion, facial features, and even the personality of th...

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... his writings speak. He was a messenger of Peace, of Simplicity, of Humility: The Teachings of Lao Tzu though so ancient, are still quite new, and even modern. In it are solutions to almost all the principal problems of the present day. The wonderful freshness of the ideas propounded by the Old Philosopher is a striking testimony that they are founded upon unchanging Truth: for, ... mission, Lao Tzu was on his way to the Western Haven, the Abode of Peace. There in the solitude and stillness of the mountain pass called Kwan Yin, he wrote his "Simple Way" which breathes the influence of the...

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... blood in their veins. There are legends of dragons from all over the world but the two main types of dragons are the eastern dragon (mainly from China or Japan) and the western dragon (Europe). Eastern dragons are quite different from those found in the west. The appearance of the eastern dragon varies slightly depending on status and sex but they all have the same basic look. The Eastern dragon has a long snake like body that is ... covered with scales. Many have hair or feathers running down the ... ...

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Acupuncture As with all things we know little about there is quite a bit of mystery surrounding acupuncture. The part people see the most is a person with needles sticking out of their flesh. Understandably being wary of sharp pointed objects being wielded by a complete stranger, this is often an obstacle that needs to be over come. The best way to do this is by ... to know who you are so they known who they"re treating them. (Leong 19) The skeptics are found in the west, because most western countries do not have the background and origin of acupuncture. They do not rely on the ancient reaso...

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... . As a consequence for this there were many rebellions. The losses in wars with Japan and England did not ease the situation at all. Western countries got interested in China's economic life, but the country itself was not pleased about the attention. Western people were classified as barbarians. In 1900 the Chings tried to respond to the demands of citizens by modernisation of governmental and economic system. ... a bad point for emigration and immigration, as it looks hard to regulate the stream of population either going in or out. In terms of security, this is quite a lot as many cou...

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... creatures. Not only they look different on the outside, they think different inside as well. Because of the two unique ways their brains are programmed to work, their differences further expand, from the ways they speak to ways they listen, from the ways they laugh to the ways they cry, and from the ways they sleep to the ways they eat. Although men and women are quite different, they are created equal ... when they are young; women are to obey their husbands when they marry; women are to obey their sons when they grow old. In other words, Chinese women are the properties of all Chinese...

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... taking wedding photos evolved from taking a group photo on the occasion of marriage in the past. Since the 1920s, it became a fashion the young couple have pictures taken in wedding garments. In the 1960s, the traditional mandarin cheongsam and western wedding gown disappeared and people started taking wedding photos in casual wear. Since 1990s, professional photographers and studios dedicated to taking wedding photos have become a quite lucrative business. It is ... is a clear distinction of duties between husband and wife. The husband is responsible for the family income and the wife ...

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... on the inter-global economy. This was by far one of the most significant incidents that affected world trade, as well as China's inclusion into the World Trade Organization. Overall economists are predicting a slow-down in economy, worldwide. These recessions are mainly occurring due to the individual consumer's lack of faith in his or her own domestic market, due to a combination of factors. The trade between Western ... in the member countries, as that's where the profit is being made. The European Union (E.U.) also made quite a large step in the direction of unifying European countries...

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... ( moving towards or away from a person). All people use movement to communicate, culture teaches us how to use and interpret these movements. Posture Sitting posture is a constant source of cultural misunderstanding. In the united states, where being casual and friendly is valued, people often fall into chairs, even put their feet on their desks sometimes or just sit on the carpeted floor, or slouch ... to such laughter is usually quite unpleasant and often generates ill feeling towards those laughing.. Eye Contact The number of messages we can send with our eyes is almost limitless. Th...

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... ). The earliest Chinese literary works date from the Western Zhou dynasty (1045-771 bc). Chinese poetry, often personal and lyrical in tone, reached a high point during the Tang dynasty (ad 618-907). New forms of verse based on the structures of well-known songs were popular during the Song dynasty. During the Ming dynasty (1368-1644), the short story and the novel developed. Also during the Ming ... period, and for the first time in Chinese history, a great deal of poetry was written by women. After the founding of the Communist People's Republic of China in 1949, the government ordered...

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... had the cleanest hands in all the Dominion of Canada and prayed forever, I would still be Chinese. (Choy Pg. 135) Wayson Choy treats the different outcomes of adaptation within the family from the perspective of the second generation (the children). Thus, the problems of the family often influence the choices made by the second generation. Each of the children embodies different choices and compromises, negotiated not just on their individuality but also on a ... the pressure from the western society. As a schoolgirl, Kae was convinced that assimilation was the best route to follow. Her c...

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... why he tried to instill it into his followers. Confucianism is the major religious influence throughout East Asia, particularly in China where it originated. The religion is based on the teachings of Kung Fu-tzu, whom Western missionaries later latinised to Confucius. Confucius was born in 551 BCE to an aristocratic family who were nonetheless quite poor due to his father's death when he was three ... ", "goodness", "humanity" and "human-heartedness". An ancient commentary says, "Jen is to love men joyously and from the innermost of one's heart". Jen is a supreme virtue that represents h...

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... the increase in foreign investments in the last two years is striking. The area received 3.3 billion dollars in foreign investments during the 1980s. The area received the same amount from foreign investments in 1992 alone. In only the first ten months of 1993, the area had received over six billion dollars worth of foreign investments (Tyler A8). Western analysts have asserted that the Open Policy and the ... on the New York Stock Exchange" ("China Stock" D5), began trading shares. The stock should be an attractive one to investors: Chinese electrical "demand ... is expected to grow by ...

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... the increase in foreign investments in the last two years is striking. The area received 3.3 billion dollars in foreign investments during the 1980s. The area received the same amount from foreign investments in 1992 alone. In only the first ten months of 1993, the area had received over six billion dollars worth of foreign investments (Tyler A8). Western analysts have asserted that the Open Policy and the ... on the New York Stock Exchange" ("China Stock" D5), began trading shares. The stock should be an attractive one to investors: Chinese electrical "demand ... is expected to grow by ...

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