【正确答案】正确答案:In cross-cultural communication, when people have some trouble and do not know how to behave correctly, they tend to turn to their source culture for help.(1 point)This is a strategy often used by communicators in a new cultural setting. Convenient as it is, this strategy may not always work well. Far too many bad stories can be told to illustrate this point. This is because people from different communities think, behave, and speak differently. If we are not ready for this difference, we may run into trouble.(2 points)Therefore, a principle that cross-cultural communicators should follow is to understand the target culture by transcending the source culture. Put alternatively, try to do as the Romans do when in Rome.(2 points)
【答案解析】解析:考查文化差异与跨文化交际。“一种文化中的美味佳肴是另一种文化中的毒酒(萝卜白菜各有所爱)”。在跨文化交际中,我们的文化影响着我们的一言一行。我们要认识到这种差异,要了解语言背后的文化,在跨文化交际中做到“入乡随俗”。