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2.2.1 Language Differences in Sino-American Cultures
 
According to the linguist, at present there are at least 3000 different kinds of languages in the world. Actually, each language stands for one cultural, so the world might have 3000 different kinds of cultures. Language culture's multiplicity makes the international business much more complex. At present the most popular language is English, Chinese, Japanese, German, French, Spanish, Arabic and so on. If you want to do business with other countries, you must learn some foreign countries’ language and build the relationship with foreign governments, customers, middle men, employees and so on. I have found some examples for the importance of language understanding between the two countries.
 
A Chinese student met a America student at lunch time, he asked: “你吃了吗?” This is the way Chinese people usually do. In China, it means “hi” or “hello”, but for foreigners, if they don’t understand Chinese culture, they will understand the sentence in: “have you eaten yet?” or “have you had your lunch?” In western culture, it is not a polite way. Your friend will think you are worry about him or to her that he may not have money for lunch, or they will also think that maybe you want invite them to have lunch together. In some place, we can also hear some Chinese people ask their foreign friend, “上哪儿去?” or “到哪儿去了?” In China, it just means “hello”, but for foreigners they will think it is none of your business. An American business man was given to his daughter a clock on the wedding day when his daughter married a Chinese business man. Then, the cooperation between them was over. (XuXieGuang, 1997:275) The American business man didn’t know that clock is not fit for a gift. It present to death. And because of his ruled behavior the cooperation between them were over. So to get the different meaning of language in different countries is very important for businessman.

2.2.2 Religion Differences in Sino-American Cultures
 
Religion, an important component of culture, is responsible for many of the attitudes and beliefs that affect human behaviors. To know the basic tenets of some of the most popular religions will contribute to a better understanding of why people’s behaviors and attitudes vary so greatly from country to country.
 
Religion reflects beliefs and behaviors shared by groups of people that can not be verified by empirical tests. So religious values are closely related to cultural values. There are three chief religions: Buddhism, Christian and Muslim. Besides, there are a number of other religions such as Hindu.
 
It is a strong shaper of values. Almost all regions have people of various religious beliefs, but a religion’s culture is most influenced by its dominant religion. Some religion areas of dominance transcend national boundaries. The dominant religion usually influences legal and customary business practices. The extent to which religion affects the cultural profile of a society depends on the extent to which a particular religion is dominating or state sanction, the importance that society places on religion, the degree of religious homogeneity in the society, and the degree of tolerance for religious diversity that exists in the society.
 
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