English culture and communication

　　Chapter 1 Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication
　　 1.1 Overview
　　 1.2 Features of Culture
　　 1.3 Culture and Language
　　 1.4 Intercultural Communication
　　 1.5 Culture Shock
　　Chapter 2 One Man's Meat Is Another Man's Poison: American and British Characters and Values
　　 2.1 American Values
　　 2.2 British Values
　　Chapter 3 Actions Speak Louder than Words: An Overview of Non-Verbal Communication
　　 3.1 Classification of NVC
　　 3.2 Body Language
　　Chapter 4 When in Rome, Do as the Romans Do: Traditions and Customs
　　 4.1 Manners and Etiquette
　　 4.2 Love, Marriage, and Family
　　 4.3 Catering Culture and Table Manners
　　 4.4 House in America and Britain
　　Chapter 5 Let Words Work Right for You: Formal and Informal English
　　 5.1 British English and American English
　　 5.2 Formal and Informal English
　　 5.3 English Slang: An In{ormal Language
　　Chapter 6 Let's Strike a Deal: Business Communication
　　 6.1 Business Etiquette
　　 6.2 Writing Business Letters
　　 6.3 Writing Business E-mail
　　Chapter 7 Knowledge Is Power: Education
　　 7.1 Education in the United States
　　 7.2 Education in the United Kingdom
　　 7.3 Graduation Ceremony in the U.S.and the U.K.
　　Chapter 8 To Get the Lion's Share: Economic Life
　　 8.1 General Overview of American Economy
　　 8.2 General Overview of British Economy
　　Chapter 9 All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy: Entertainment and Leisure Activities
　　 9.1 Mass Media and Sports in the United States
　　 9.2 Mass Media and Sports in Great Britain
　　Chapter 10 Histories Make Men Wise: History and Government
　　 10.1 History and Government of the United States
　　 10.2 History and Government of Great Britain
　　Chapter 11 See God to Believe, or Believe God to See: Religions and Beliefs
　　 11.1 Religions in the United States
　　 11.2 Religions in the United Kingdom
　　 11.3 Belief in God and Church-Going in the U.S.and the U.K.
　　 11.4 Religion and Science
　　 11.5 Religion and Politics
　　Chapter 12 Let's Paint the Town Red and Celebrate: Holidays and Festivals
　　 12.1 Overview
　　 12.2 Holidays and Festivals Shared by the U.S.and the U.K.
　　 12.3 Uniquely American Holidays and Festivals
　　 12.4 Uniquely British Holidays and Festivals
　　Suggested Answers to Activities and Exercises
　　Bibliography