CONTENTS
Abstract
摘要
1. Introduction-1
1.1 Cross-cultural Communication
1.2 The Introduction to Taboo
1.3 Relations Between Cross-cultural Communication and Taboo Customs
2. Comparison of Chinese and Western Taboo Customs-3
2.1 Language Taboo Customs
2.2 Topic Taboo Customs
2.3 Social Contact Taboo Customs
3. The Influence of Taboo Customs on Cross-cultural Communication-5
3.1 Cross-Cultural Communication Mistakes
3.2 Cross-Cultural Communication Barriers
3.3 Cross-Cultural Communication Failures
4. Methods to Avoid the Negative Influence of Taboo Customs-6
4.1 Awareness of Cultural Difference
4.2 The Initiative to Learn about Taboo Customs
4.3 Scenario Simulation
5. Conclusion-8
Bibliography-9
Acknowledgements-10
