范冰编著的《西方社会礼仪与文化》每一章节都分为三个部分：第一部分为礼仪文化知识的介绍，文后列有详细的生词表及练习；第二部分为情景对话，提供一些在不同场景下的对话范例；第三部分为与本章内容相关的补充阅读材料，基本选自外报外刊。本书在介绍西方社会礼仪规范的同时深入挖掘其后的文化根源和背景知识，每一章正文之后选取的情景对话和补充阅读材料都尽量保持了英语的原汁原味，有助于读者在阅读中学习地道的语言与表达。

范冰编著的《西方社会礼仪与文化》详细介绍了西方社会的礼仪规范和相关文化背景，旨在帮助人们在对外交往中充分展现中国公民良好的礼仪素养和精神面貌。全书共分为12章，内容涵盖了西方礼仪文化概述、见面礼仪、人际交往礼仪、文书礼仪、公共场所行为礼仪、餐饮礼仪、着装礼仪、婚俗礼仪、丧葬礼仪、商务礼仪、禁忌礼仪和体态礼仪。本书在介绍西方社会礼仪规范的同时深入挖掘其后的文化根源和背景知识，每一章正文之后的情景对话和补充阅读材料都尽量保持了英语的原汁原味，有助于读者在阅读中学习地道的语言。

本书可作为高校学生的选修课教材及英语、对外汉语等专业的拓展课程教材，也可作为课外阅读书籍，同时也适合出国留学人士和广大英语爱好者学习使用。

Chapter 1 Outline of Western Culture and Etiquette

 Intensive Reading

 1.1 The Conception of West

 1.2 What Is Culture?

 1.3 The Cultural Logic of Westerners

 1.4 What Is Etiquette?

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 2 Chapter Etiquette of Greetings

 Intensive Reading

 2.1 Forms of Address

 2.2 Ways of Daily Greetings

 2.3 Courtesy of Introduction

 2.4 Ways of Saying Goodbye

 2.5 Handshaking, Social Kissing and Hugging

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 3 Etiquette of Interpersonal Communication

 Intensive Reading

 3.1 Ladies First

 3.2 Paying a Visit

 3.3 Giving and Receiving Gifts

 3.4 Phone Calling Etiquette

 3.5 Four Dynamic Terms of Courtesy

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 4 Etiquette of Practical Writings

 Intensive Reading

 4.1 Invitations

 4.2 Letters

 4.3 Thank-you Note

 4.4 Email and Fax Etiquette

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 5 Etiquette of Behavior in Public Places

 Intensive Reading

 5.1 Personal Space

 5.2 The Use of Cell Phones in Public

 5.3 At Concerts

 5.4 Riding Public Transportation and Cars

 5.5 Tipping

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 6 Dining Etiquette

 Intensive Reading

 6,1 The Table Setting

 6.2 Western Cuisine

 6.3 Napkin Etiquette

 6.4 Table Manners

 6.5 Seating Arrangements

 6.6 Going Dutch

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 7 Dressing Etiquette

 Intensive Reading

 7.1 Formal Wear

 7.2 Business Attire

 7.3 Business Casual

 7.4 Causal Wear

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 8 Wedding Etiquette

 Intensive Reading

 8.1 Before the Wedding

 8.2 At the Wedding

 8.3 Wedding Gift Etiquette

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 9 Funeral Etiquette

 Intensive Reading

 9.1 Funeral Customs and Etiquette

 9.2 Memorial and Burial Service

 9.3 Other Means to Express Sympathy

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 10 Business Etiquette

 Intensive Reading

 10.1 Business Visiting

 10.2 Business Meals and Gift Giving

 10.3 Formal Business Meetings

 10.4 Office Etiquette

 10.5, Job Interview Etiquette

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 11 Taboos in Western Culture and Etiquette

 Intensive Reading

 11.1 Taboo Food and Drink

 11.2 Taboo Numbers

 11.3 Taboo Colors

 11.4 Verbal Taboo

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Chapter 12 Etiquette of Body Language

 Intensive Reading

 12.1 The Power of the Palm

 12.2 An Analysis of the Handshake

 12.3 Arm and Leg Signals

 12.4 Eye Contact

 12.5 Single Hand Gestures

 Vocabulary

 Exercises

 Situational Dialogues

 Supplementary Reading

Keys to Exercises

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