英语Unit 1 Coping with Compliment.pptVIP

Unit 1: Coping with Compliment Giving Compliments It’s common for Americans to compliment each other. Complements are seen largely as constructive and positive. Flattery will get you anywhere. For the Chinese, they compliment each other much less than the Americans. (Why) Draw a line between compliment and flirtation; flattery; a request To be very cautious to pay a compliment. Common Responses Formula English: A: This is really a nice sweater. B: I’m glad you like it. A: You did a good job. B: Thank you/Thanks. Chinese: A:你的毛衣不错。 B: 才花了我十元钱。 A: 你干得不错。 B: 大家努力的结果。 Misunderstanding What is the American interpretation of the following Chinese responses to the compliments? Oh, it’s an ordinary dress I bought in China. Your taste in clothing is questionable. Should I blush, or should I tell him you don’t really mean it? The hostess was not sincere, just to be polite. I really know so little about the subject. Fishing for compliments Compliments are generally given as a form of encouragement. Compliments can be given out generally as you see fit, to whomever you esteem worthy. Too many compliments may distort a person’s self image so they should not be unlimited. It is acknowledged to accept compliments with thanks but that’s not the universal case. A compliment is much harder to respond to than an insult. (Line 1 -13) There are various techniques to deal with compliments. (Line 14 – 83) How to accept a compliment for a thing that isn’t of the object. (Line 14 – 31) It’s not proper to react to a compliment with denial and derogation. (Line 32 -41) How to turn to compliment with a quip. (Line 52- 64) Artists and authors may deny a compliment awkwardly. (Line 64 – 83) Bu turning to children and Hispanics, it is clear that poise lies at the bottom of all graceful social intercourse. (Line 84 – 119) Why has the author never cultivated a mustache? It invites compliments. Why does the author say a compliment is much harder to respond to than an insult? Tit for tat What i