speak out

Speak Out 开门见山 Expressing opinions is one example of culture difference between east and west. Westerners express their opinions freely. They feel it is natural for people to have different ideas, and don’t mind hearing views that differ from their own. You may express frankly what you think or feel. Of course, you shouldn’t be rude in your manner or speech. Statements such as “You’re wrong,” “You’re mistaken,” “You don’t know,” etc. aren’t exactly bad, but it is preferable to soften the tone. You might say, “I don’t think you’re right,” “I’m afraid you’re mistaken,” or “You don’t seem to understand.” 【参考译文】 表达观点的不同是中西文化差异的一个典型例子。西方人自由地发表他们的意见。他们觉得人们有不同的思想那是当然的，并且不介意听到与他们自己不同的意见。你可以率直地表达你的想法或感觉。当然你不应该用粗鲁的语气，像“你错了”，“你弄错了”，“你不明白”等等这样的表达，并不一定是不好的，但是语气应和缓。你可以说“我不认为你是对的”，“恐怕你弄错了”，或“你好像不太明白”。