Susan: Do you find that people in America often walk faster than people in China? Americans always seem to be in a hurry John: It's hard to come to a definite conclusion. Some Americans walk in a leisurely way, and some Chinese hurry all the time. But on the whole, I think you re right Susan: What do you think are the reasons for that difference? John: Americans treasure time. For them, time is tangible. It's a thing. " Time is money.You can"spend time,"waste time,"save time. You can even “ kill time! Susan: Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle? John: Sure. If you're 20 minutes late for a buss iness appointment, the other person or persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore Susan: But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late for a dinner party John: Thats true. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so important. Also, a boss may keep his employees waiting for a long time Susan: But if his secretary is late, she's in trouble. She will probably receive a reprimand John: How true Susan: The American workship of time probably led them to create fast foods John: I agree. And globalization shrinks the differences between cultures. Now people everywhere are rushing, and anywhere you go, you find Kentucky Fried Chicken Susan: But plenty of Chinese are still making appointments saying, " If I am late, wait for me John: But with more intercultural communication, I think the gap will eventually be bridged, and Chinese will be hurrying everywhere MODEL3 That' s the secret of their success Script Chris: Hey Sue, hows the math class going? Are you head of the class? Susan: Are you kidding? There's a bunch of foreign students in the class---from China somewhere---and they are on top Chris: Why do you think so many Chinese students excel in math? It's been my observation that the chinese students are usually the best Susan: In class they don t say much, but they definitely get the best marks Ch think part of it is their work ethic. They never skip class, and they pay attention Susan: One Chinese student in my class did homework each night until the early hours. He never took a break. watched TV or went out for a beer Chris: That's the secret of their success: hard work and deligence Susan: It's so unfair. I could probably do better if I worked harder, but thats no fun5 Susan: Do you find that people in America often walk faster than people in China? Americans always seem to be in a hurry. John: It’s hard to come to a definite conclusion. Some Americans walk in a leisurely way, and some Chinese hurry all the time. But on the whole, I think you’re right. Susan: What do you think are the reasons for that difference? John: Americans treasure time. For them, time is tangible. It’s a thing. “Time is money.” You can “spend time”, “waste time”, “save time”. You can even “kill time”! Susan: Does this strong sense of time affect their lifestyle? John: Sure. If you’re 20 minutes late for a bussiness appointment, the other person or persons will be annoyed. They may not trust you anymore. Susan: But as far as I know, English-speaking people may be 15-30 minutes late for a dinner party. John: That’s true. For an informal occasion like that, punctuality is not so important. Also, a boss may keep his employees waiting for a long time. Susan: But if his secretary is late, she’s in trouble. She will probably receive a reprimand. John: How true! Susan: The American workship of time probably led them to create fast foods. John: I agree. And globalization shrinks the differences between cultures. Now people everywhere are rushing, and anywhere you go, you find Kentucky Fried Chicken. Susan: But plenty of Chinese are still making appointments saying, “If I am late, wait for me.” John: But with more intercultural communication, I think the gap will eventually be bridged, and Chinese will be hurrying everywhere. MODEL3 That’s the secret of their success. Script Chris: Hey Sue, how’s the math class going? Are you head of the class? Susan: Are you kidding? There’s a bunch of foreign students in the class---from China somewhere---and they are on top. Chris: Why do you think so many Chinese students excel in math? It’s been my observation that the Chinese students are usually the best. Susan: In class they don’t say much, but they definitely get the best marks. Chris: I think part of it is their work ethic. They never skip class, and they pay attention. Susan: One Chinese student in my class did homework each night until the early hours. He never took a break, watched TV, or went out for a beer. Chris: That’s the secret of their success: hard work and deligence. Susan: It’s so unfair. I could probably do better if I worked harder, but that’s no fun