Abstract: Proverbs‚ which derive from life are the condensation and embodiment of the language and culture of a nation. They can reflect geography‚ history‚ customs of a nation. So it is necessary to study a nation’s proverbs when we try to study its culture . English and Chinese proverbs‚ being treasures of two different languages‚ see distinct differences resulted from cultural differences. This essay uses some typical examples to compare and analyze the differences between English and Chinese
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Good manners are a politeness to others. In essence‚ good manners mean you don’t make others uncomfortable around you. It’s not just eating quietly and neatly‚ it’s paying attention to the person who is talking to you‚ not gossiping‚ laughing even if the joke isn’t funny. In the following few minutes I would like to divide my presentation into two parts to talk about the importance of good manners and politeness in today’s world for individual and society. Let’s start with the importance of good
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Manner of Articulation Stop - Complete closure of the oral cavity. [p]‚ [t]‚ and [k] are examples of oral stops because the nasal cavity is closed as well (i.e. there is no airflow through the nose). [m] and [n] are examples of nasal stops because the nasal cavity remains open allowing airflow through the nose. On a spectrogram oral stops are chracterized by a gap in the formants during the closure‚ followed by a sharp resumption at the release. Stops can be aspirated in which case the release
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Spanish term used to describe a proverb. A proverb is a short metaphorical statement that a culture constantly uses. (Sims 2005:129) Proverbs are a part of the performance aspect of folklore because people tell these proverbs every day especially in conversations. (Sims 2005:129) People use these proverbs in many ways. Certain types of proverbs allow us to give advice on how to handle with certain situations throughout our lives. (Sims 2005:129) Other types of proverbs may warn us about
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PHILOSOPHY IN AFRICA PROVERBS 1.1 Proverbs as Universal Proverbs expresses the thought wisdom‚ moral codes and cultural heritage of a people or culture. It is distinct from other oral traditions such as fables‚ folklores; folk tales and riddles. Although proverbs are in- some cases derived from some of these oral traditions there is a cut clear distinction between them. Generally proverbs are inherent in majorly all cultures of the world and are generally seen as succinct and pithy sayings in general
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raised in the US I still identify more with the Mexican culture. Mexican Proverb- “No por mucho madrugar se amanece mas temprano.” This proverb literally translates to “Not by waking up early ‚the sun rises faster.” The emphasis of this saying is that many of us constantly try to finish tasks fast by rushing to them and as a result you don’t necessarily always end up doing them the right way. Personally I think this proverb focuses on the Mexican values that overall is somewhat conformist. Another
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Good manners are a basis of polite society and there is no substitution for being polite. Our manners‚ how we present ourselves and behave in our life‚ make us feel comfortable‚ confident‚ and capable in the home‚ the school‚ the community and in the workplace. These feelings only come with knowing and practicing good manners. Teaching and learning good manners should start at home‚ where we should learn to say "please" and "thank you"‚ admit our mistakes‚ apologise‚ and treat both friends and strangers
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English Proverbs and Sayings 03. A bad workman quarrels with his tools. 13. A burnt child dreads the fire. 20. A close mouth catches no flies. 22. A cracked bell can never sound well. 25. A danger foreseen is half avoided. 31. A fool always rushes to the fore. 36. A fool’s tongue runs before his wit. 43. A friend’s frown is better than a foe’s smile. 44. A good anvil does not fear the hammer. 8. A good dog deserves a good bone. 49. A good example is the best sermon. 50. A good face is a letter
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The book of Proverbs has a unique ability to teach us about God’s commandments in a concise manner. The content is so powerful because of the Proverbs’ usage of rhetorical elements. For example‚ sin is often compared to animals in order to prove that sin is dangerous‚ dirty and often instinctual‚ just like many animals. The similes and metaphors are employed to make us aware of the gravity of sin and help us realize the importance of avoiding sin at all possible cost‚ just like we avoid dangerous
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50 English Proverbs - for use in English classes 1 FAILURE TEACHES SUCCESS. 2 WHERE THERE IS WHISPERING‚ THERE IS LYING. 3 HONESTY IS THE BEST POLICY. 4 PRIDE GOES BEFORE A FALL 5 CHARITY BEGINS AT HOME. 6 AS THE CALL‚ SO THE ECHO. 7 NO GAIN WITHOUT PAIN. 8 LOOK BEFORE YOU LEAP. 9 OUT OF SIGHT‚ OUT OF MIND. 10 THE TAILOR MAKES THE MAN. 11 AS YOU MAKE YOUR BED‚ SO YOU MUST LIE IN IT. 12 HE LAUGHS BEST WHO LAUGHS LAST. 13 EASY COME‚ EASY GO. 14 NECESSITY IS THE MOTHER OF INVENTION. 15
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