Scene 1: The Bunk Bed Conflict
(Setting: Their shared dorm room)
Li Ming: Hey Jack, do you prefer the top bunk or the bottom bunk?
Jack: I don’t care. You can choose first.
Li Ming: Well… you’re the guest here. You should pick first.
Jack: Okay, then I’ll take the bottom bunk.
Li Ming: (Pauses) Oh… alright.
Jack: Is something wrong?
Li Ming: No, it’s just… in China, when someone offers you a choice, it’s polite to refuse a few times before accepting.
Jack: Oh, really? In the UK, if someone offers me a choice, I just take it. It’s more direct.
Li Ming: (Smiling) I guess we do things differently.
Scene 2: The Personal Space Conflict
(Jack puts a bag of chips on his desk. Li Ming casually grabs a handful and eats them.)
Jack: Whoa, Li Ming! You should ask first.
Li Ming: Huh? We’re roommates! Friends don’t need to ask.
Jack: Well, in the UK, people respect personal space a lot. If it’s mine, you should ask before taking it.
Li Ming: Oh… sorry, I didn’t mean to be rude. In China, sharing with friends is common. It shows we are close.
Jack: I get that. Maybe next time, just ask first, and I’ll happily share!
Li Ming: Deal!
Scene 3: The Studying Conflict
(In the classroom, Li Ming is memorizing an entire English essay, while Jack looks puzzled.)
Jack: Li Ming, why are you memorizing everything word for word?
Li Ming: That’s how I prepare for exams. I need to write exactly what the teacher wants.
Jack: But in the UK, we just understand the main idea and write in our own words.
Li Ming: That’s great for learning, but in China, we have to follow the standard answers to get high scores.
Jack: But does that really help you improve your English?
Li Ming: (Thinking) Maybe not for speaking… but it helps for tests.
Jack: I think you should try expressing things in your own way. It might be more useful.
Li Ming: And maybe you should try memorizing sometimes. It helps with accuracy.
Jack: (Laughs) Okay, we’ll exchange methods!
Scene 4: The Dining Conflict
(In the school cafeteria, Jack picks up a piece of chicken with his hands, while Li Ming watches in shock.)
Li Ming: Jack! You should use chopsticks.
Jack: But it’s easier this way!
Li Ming: In China, eating with your hands can look a bit impolite.
Jack: But in the UK, we eat burgers, pizza, and even fried chicken with our hands.
Li Ming: (Laughs) Well, that’s true, but here, it’s different.
Jack: Alright, I’ll try chopsticks… but don’t laugh if I fail.
Li Ming: I promise!
(Jack struggles with chopsticks, and both laugh.)
Scene 5: The Public Transport Conflict
(On a bus, Jack sees a man wearing a Manchester United T-shirt and starts talking to him.)
Jack: Hey! You like Manchester United? Me too!
(The man looks confused and doesn’t respond.)
Li Ming: (Whispers) Jack, don’t talk to strangers like that.
Jack: Why not? In the UK, we chat with strangers all the time.
Li Ming: In China, people usually don’t talk to strangers unless necessary.
Jack: That’s so different… people here are so quiet.
Li Ming: It’s just a cultural thing.
Jack: I guess I should observe more before speaking next time.
Li Ming: And maybe I should try talking to strangers more.
Scene 6: The Understanding
(Back in their dorm, they are working on a presentation about cultural differences.)
Jack: So, our topic is “Cultural Differences in Communication.” How should we present it?
Li Ming: We should prepare a script and memorize it.
Jack: I think we should just understand the points and speak naturally.
Li Ming: (Thinking) Maybe we can combine both styles? I’ll prepare key points, and you can help me practice speaking naturally.
Jack: Sounds like a perfect mix!
Li Ming: See? Different cultures can learn from each other.
Jack: Agreed! Now, let’s practice.
(Both smile and start preparing.)
Conclusion:
Through these cultural clashes, Jack and Li Ming realize that neither way is “right” or “wrong”—just different. They learn to appreciate and adapt to each other’s cultures, growing as individuals and strengthening their friendship.
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