Chapter 1 Intercultural Communication 1.1 The Introduction of Intercultural Communication 1.2 The Development of Intercultural Communication 1.3 Problems in Intercultural Communication 1.4 Intercultural Communication vs. Cross-Cultural Communication 1.5 Improving Intercultural Communication 1.6 The Advantages of Intercultural Communication 1.7 Six Barriers to Intercultural Communication 1.8 Communicating Across Cultures Summary Chapter 2 Communication 2.1 What Is Communication 2.2 The Communication from Macro Angle 2.3 The Understanding Aspects of Communication 2.4 The Characteristics of Communication Summary Chapter 3 Culture 3.1 Introduction of Culture 3.2 The Aspects of Culture 3.3 High-Context and Low-Context Cultures 3.4 The Relationship between Culture and Communication.. Summary Chapter 4 Cultural Differences 4.1 Basic Difference 4.2 Cultural Dimensions 4.3 The Individual Culture and the Collective Culture in Different Society Summary Chapter 5 Culture and Language 5.1 Language and Its Culture Influence 5.2 Language in Practice 5.3 Language, Thoughts and Culture 5.4 Language and Culture in Translation Summary Chapter 6 Culture and Verbal Communication 6.1 Verbal Patterns 6.2 Culture in Communication 6.3 The Impact of Confucianism on Communication 6.4 Cultural Attitude toward Verbal Communication 6.5 Hospitality 6.6 Greeting and Concern 6.7 Money 6.8 Modesty 6.9 Compliments 6.10 Gratitude and Apology 6.11 No Politeness 6.12 Visiting and Parting 6.13 Courtesy of Visiting and Parting 6.14 Common Topics in China and the West 6.15 Gift-Giving Etiquette Summary Chapter 7 Culture and Nonverbal Communication 7.1 The Silent Language 7.2 Some Nonverbal Behaviors in Different Cultures 7.3 Black Walk and Japanese Bow 7.4 Functions of Nonverbal Behaviors in Communication 7.5 Body Language 7.6 Eye Contact 7.7 Facial Expressions 7.8 Paralanguage 7.9 Time Language 7.10 Space Language 7.11 Immediacy Behaviors in Teaching Context Summary Chapter 8 Time and Culture 8.1 Cultural Differences in Time Sense 8.2 Cultural Conceptions in Time 8.3 Patterning of Time in Different Cultures 8.4 Culture Shock in Future Summary Chapter 9 Space and Culture 9.1 Introduction of Personal Space 9.2 The Language of Space 9.3 The Use of Space in Culture 9.4 The Expression of Culture in Space Summary Chapter 10 Generation Gap in Communication.. l 0.1 The Origin of Generation Gap 10.2 Living Generations of Americans 10.3 The Trend of Generation Gap Summary Chapter 11 Gender Differences 11.1 Different Expressions 11.2 Miscommunication 11.3 How to Learn to Become Male or Female Summary Chapter 12 Culture and International Business.. 12.1 Culture in International Business 12.2 Cross-culture Negotiation 12.3 Two Casts of Minds 12.4 The Globalization of Business Summary Chapter 13 Intercultural Perception 13.1 Different Images 13.2 Stereotypes 13.3 Ethnocentrism Summary Chapter 14 Culture Shock and Adaptation 14.1 Two Views of Culture Shock 14.2 Adjustment and Reentry Processes 14.3 Qualities of Mindfulness 14.4 Managing Conflict in Communication Summary Chapter 15 Intercultural Understanding 15.1 How to Improve Intercultural Understanding 15.2 How to Communicate Effectively with Strangers 15.3 How to Overcome Ethnocentrism in Communication 15.4 A Matter of Survival Chapter 16 Naming and Addressing 16.1 Naming 16.2 Different Meanings of Names 16.3 Ways of Addressing 16.4 Kinship Chapter 17 Culture-loaded Words in Communication 17.1 Cultural Differences in Colors 17.2 Words in Economy 17.3 Proverbs and Idioms about Proverbs 17.4 Numbers 17.5 Taboos Summary