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Cross Cultural Understanding Task 3

The document discusses degrees of formality in language and how they reflect cultural values, providing examples of formal and informal introductions in English. Formal introductions involve stating names and relationships and using polite language like "I'd like to introduce", while informal introductions are more casual without regard for status and can use first names and expressions like "Hi". The differences show how levels of formality are used depending on factors like familiarity and social status.

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Cross Cultural Understanding Task 3

The document discusses degrees of formality in language and how they reflect cultural values, providing examples of formal and informal introductions in English. Formal introductions involve stating names and relationships and using polite language like "I'd like to introduce", while informal introductions are more casual without regard for status and can use first names and expressions like "Hi". The differences show how levels of formality are used depending on factors like familiarity and social status.

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1 Find examples of how degrees of formality in language reflect the cultural values and
social values in the community. First, find examples of expressions of introducing
people, agreeing and disagreeing, and asking for permission with different degrees of
formality in English; then compare them with Indonesian expressions. Report the
similarities and differences in the following aspects: 1. When do people use more
formal expressions? And 2. In what contexts do they use the formal expressions?
Write your findings in an essay, 300-400 words, and submit it to me not later than next
week, 8 pm at the latest

As well as in another language, in English when you want to make an introduction you have to know the
rule of the language. In general, subordinates are presented to superiors, men to women, younger to
older. You have to know how to introduce somebody using English, which means that you have to be
able to use the formulas and the rules of the language. Formal speech is used with strangers and
people of higher status, and informal speech with family, friends, and colleagues.

I will give two information and example from the formal introduction and informal introduction

 Formal introduction

A formal introduction consists of two parts: giving the names and, if not provided by the context, some
information about the people being introduced, so they will have some common grounds to begin a
conversation. This information may include the relationship to the introducer. In making formal
introduction, one person is first presented to another:

Zaennab: “Mr. Jake, I’d like to introduce my co-worker, Keyla”

Mr. Jake: “Glad to know you, Keyla”

Keyla: ”Nice to meet you, Mr. Jake”

In this dialogue the situation is formal. The word, “I’d like to” is used to express politeness to the
stranger or to people of higher status in English.

 The expression of an informal introduction

An informal introduction is done without consideration of subordinates and superiors. It happens in


close relation. There isn’t any difference in social class. Perhaps with friends, family or colleagues.

Yasmin: “Hi, what’s your name?”

Kiki: “Hi. I am Kiki, but everyone calls me Jaki. You can call me, Jaki”

Yasmin: “Owh, pleased to know you, Jaki!”

Kiki: “See you at the class, I’m really sure we’ll be a great chair-mate”
Yasmin: “Sure, It’ll be fun!”

This dialogue shows the culture of introduction in an informal way. The first introduction of Yasmin’s use
“hi” illustrates the close relationship between the two speakers. It shows the conversation is more
familiar to each other.

Reference: PBIS4102 Cross Cultural Understanding, Social relations, Page 5.1

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