文档介绍:Contents
Abstract...............................................................................................................................................i
摘要...................................................................................................................................................ii
1. Introduction....................................................................................................................................1
Background of the Study..........................................................................................................1
Significance and Purpose of the Study.....................................................................................1
2. Literature Review...........................................................................................................................1
Study Abroad......................................................................................................2
Studies at Home..................................................................................................2
3. Comparative Studies on Chinese and American Refusal...............................................................2
Differences in Refusal Strategies.............................................................................................2
More indirect refusal in Chinese.......................................................................................2
More direct refusal in American ......................................................................................3
Different Intention of Using Refusal........................................................................................4
Saving face and showing politeness in Chinese................................................................4
Ensuring clarity and effectiveness in American ..............................................