【正文】 e number. Because it is impossible to appear homophonic between the number and the meaning in English, their reflection would not be probably similar with that of Chinese. However, there still exists some cultural customs in number. They avoid “13” in particular, the number viewed as taboo and has the saying of “black Friday” etc. In 1972, American Present Nicson once visited China, but when Premier Zhouenlai went to call on the delegation in Shanghai. He found that they were arranged 9 to settle down on floor thirteen, he was so surprised and serious to say “ Why were they arranged to this floor?” They take “ thirteen as taboo most!” When Premier Zhouenlai went into their room, they all stood up, but smiled uneasily, Premier Zhou explained in a suit chance “we39。s munication petence, people should read authentic 10 materials such as foreign newspapers, advertisements, journals, short stories, novels, plays and other types of literature works. Literary works are of great significance to foreign language learners. In many cultures, particularly those whose languages are widely taught, literature performs an important role in society. They can reflect a culture, help readers gain deeper insights into the target society, enable them to have a better understanding go the national character of the people who produce the literature, and of the values they cherish. If we regard literature as a treasures house, then paying a visit to it will enable us to absorb cultural information stored in it. Informative works relevant to national character studier are another source of cultural information. Historians, sociologists and anthropologists, who engage themselves in the study of the target society, usually write these books. Foreign language learners can benefit a lot from these books since the books provide them with a detailed explanation of the people39。s more, such discussions can reveal the relation between value systems and people39。s perception of self, of others, and of the culture in which one is living. A foreign language learner should set up a right attitude toward different culture. For example, to be openminded to them. Prejudice should be avoided. Prejudice in culture refers to an intolerant, unfair or biased attitude toward another culture. Regardless of the existence of prejudice, crosscultural munication may bee difficult. When facing a new culture, people should be flexible and able to adapt themselves to the new situation. Do as the Romans do is an effective way for those who are experiencing cultural differences. Therefore, being openminded to cultural difference is a prerequisite to a successful munication with native speakers. Only when we know the difference of culture between Chinese and western, can we use the language more properly and naturally to municate with the foreigners. References: [1]Adler, N., International Dimensions of Organisational Behaviour., SouthWestern College Publishing, International Thomson Publishing, 1997 [2]Ball, S, Foucault and Education:, Routledge, London, 1990 [3]Bartlett, C. and Ghoshal, S., Transnational Management, Boston, MA.,1992 [4]Bogden, R. and Biklen, S., Quantitative Research for Education, Allyn amp?？梢哉f，語言反映一個民族的特征，它不僅包含著該民族的歷史和文化背景，而且蘊藏著該民族對人生的看法、生活方式和思維方式。實際上，學(xué)習(xí)語言與了解語言所反映的文化是分不開的。最后，再從深層次的分析一下產(chǎn)生這種語言和文化不同的原因。這種文化上的差異是多方面的，我著重討論一下關(guān)于語言交際和文化習(xí)慣 的差異 。理解語言必須了解文化，理解文化必須了解語言。語言是文化的一部分，并對文化起著重要作用。 behavior and exchange their feelings about cultural differences with native speakers. While they attend classes given by foreign teachers, observation and exchange of feelings are of the same importance. Foreign language learners should not hesitate to ask foreigners questions concerning cultural differences, and foreigners may like to answer them since they equally eager to know such differences, which have much to do with their life in China. 12 4. Conclusion In a word, both the Chinese cultures and the western cultures have many things of their own, with special, connotations culture greatly impress on each aspect of the people39。 behaviors on the screen. Foreign language learners can get a vivid picture of what the people39。t be treated lightly by every person inside or outside the certain culture. 3. How to Learn Cultural Differences . Establishing a right attitude Establish a right attitude toward cultural different Attitude is a manner of feeling and behaving. It can form a part of one39。t refer to “heavy, thick” but “ light” “A black lie” means “a lie unfivable”, but “a white lie” means “a lie with good will” “In the black” means “to make a profit” In the green doesn39。t understand why Chinese think it to be “a happy thing” when someone passed away. In fact, in western culture, the connotation of “Red and White” is contrary with that of Chinese custom, westerners often associate Red with blood and death sometimes with radical