- Effective Cross-Cultural Communication
  - Warm-up Activity
    - Watching a funny video
    - Question on years spent learning English
  - Cultural Differences
    - Eye Consciousness vs. We-Consciousness
      - Western: Individualism and Competition
      - Chinese: Collectivism and Group Harmony
    - Problem Handling Approaches
      - Western: Direct, Single-Minded
      - Chinese: Indirect, Balanced Approach
    - Opinion Expression Styles
      - Western: Straightforward, Immediate Action
      - Chinese: Prudent, Cautious Actions
    - Time Sense
      - Western: Punctuality and Scheduling
      - Chinese: Focus on People Involvement
    - Mutual Perceptions
      - Western View of Chinese: Old-Fashioned
      - Chinese View of Foreigners: Chaplain-Like
  - Face-to-Face Communication with Foreigners
    - Language Practice Project
      - Video Creation and Class Report
      - Teamwork on Strengths, Weaknesses, Cultural Differences, Difficulties
  - Chinglish Phenomenon
    - Definition and Nature
      - Chinese Thinking, English Speaking
      - Witty Remarks and Creative Words
    - Examples and Improvements
      - "Do the bird's friends" to "Be the bird's friend"
      - "Kai shui fang" to "Hot water"
      - "Defunct the mime toilet" to "Handicapped"
    - Common Mistakes and Corrections
      - "Nice to meet you" Usage
      - Avoiding Misunderstandings in Expressions
  - Communication Skills Enhancement
    - Breaking the Ice
      - Small Talk Topics
        - Hobbies, Latest News, Sports, Entertainment
    - Handling Misunderstandings
      - Repetition, Clarification, Summarization
    - Expressing Ideas Effectively
      - Using Synonyms, Paraphrasing, Body Language
    - Making Proper Interruptions
      - Sentence Patterns for Polite Interruptions
    - Ending Conversations Gracefully
      - Recognizing Signs like Reduced Eye Contact, Slow Speech
  - Recap of Key Points
    - Understanding Cultural Differences
    - Mastering Language Skills
    - Applying Communication Techniques
    - Practicing Regularly for Improvement
  - Assignment
    - Write a Report on Effective Cross-Cultural Communication Practices